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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,073.13, 6,111.52 and 2,341.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,073.13, 6,111.52 and 2,341.76 is: 3,513.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,073.13 : 6,111.52 = 2,341.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,073.13/6,111.52 = 2,341.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,073.13x = 6,111.52 × 2,341.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,073.13x = 14,311,682.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,311,682.52/4,073.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,513.68

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