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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,071.77, 6,103.37 and 2,592.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,071.77, 6,103.37 and 2,592.12 is: 3,885.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,071.77 : 6,103.37 = 2,592.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,071.77/6,103.37 = 2,592.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,071.77x = 6,103.37 × 2,592.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,071.77x = 15,820,654.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,820,654.48/4,071.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,885.45

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