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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,611.68, 6,362.12 and 3,119.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,611.68, 6,362.12 and 3,119.08 is: 4,302.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,611.68 : 6,362.12 = 3,119.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,611.68/6,362.12 = 3,119.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,611.68x = 6,362.12 × 3,119.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,611.68x = 19,843,961.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,843,961.25/4,611.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,302.98

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