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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,095.71, 6,142.96 and 2,015.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,095.71, 6,142.96 and 2,015.16 is: 3,022.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,095.71 : 6,142.96 = 2,015.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,095.71/6,142.96 = 2,015.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,095.71x = 6,142.96 × 2,015.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,095.71x = 12,379,047.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,379,047.27/4,095.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,022.44

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