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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,425.96, 6,111.48 and 3,012.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,425.96, 6,111.48 and 3,012.66 is: 4,159.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,425.96 : 6,111.48 = 3,012.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,425.96/6,111.48 = 3,012.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,425.96x = 6,111.48 × 3,012.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,425.96x = 18,411,811.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,411,811.34/4,425.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,159.96

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