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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,115.71, 6,173.62 and 2,472.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,115.71, 6,173.62 and 2,472.73 is: 3,709.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,115.71 : 6,173.62 = 2,472.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,115.71/6,173.62 = 2,472.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,115.71x = 6,173.62 × 2,472.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,115.71x = 15,265,673.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,265,673.77/4,115.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,709.12

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