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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,116.56, 6,163.88 and 2,138.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,116.56, 6,163.88 and 2,138.67 is: 3,202.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,116.56 : 6,163.88 = 2,138.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,116.56/6,163.88 = 2,138.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,116.56x = 6,163.88 × 2,138.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,116.56x = 13,182,494.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,182,494.55/4,116.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,202.31

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