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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,181.20, 8,525.52 and 3,941.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,181.20, 8,525.52 and 3,941.28 is: 5,436.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,181.20 : 8,525.52 = 3,941.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,181.20/8,525.52 = 3,941.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,181.20x = 8,525.52 × 3,941.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,181.20x = 33,601,461.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,601,461.47/6,181.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,436.07

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