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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,071.13, 6,101.30 and 2,096.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,071.13, 6,101.30 and 2,096.68 is: 3,142.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,071.13 : 6,101.30 = 2,096.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,071.13/6,101.30 = 2,096.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,071.13x = 6,101.30 × 2,096.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,071.13x = 12,792,473.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,792,473.68/4,071.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.24

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