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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,115.51, 6,176.52 and 2,362.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,115.51, 6,176.52 and 2,362.16 is: 3,545.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,115.51 : 6,176.52 = 2,362.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,115.51/6,176.52 = 2,362.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,115.51x = 6,176.52 × 2,362.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,115.51x = 14,589,885.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,589,885.79/4,115.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,545.10

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