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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,441.82, 6,129.96 and 3,814.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,441.82, 6,129.96 and 3,814.88 is: 5,264.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,441.82 : 6,129.96 = 3,814.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,441.82/6,129.96 = 3,814.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,441.82x = 6,129.96 × 3,814.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,441.82x = 23,385,061.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,385,061.80/4,441.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,264.75

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