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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,117.50, 6,177.06 and 2,111.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,117.50, 6,177.06 and 2,111.13 is: 3,167.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,117.50 : 6,177.06 = 2,111.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,117.50/6,177.06 = 2,111.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,117.50x = 6,177.06 × 2,111.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,117.50x = 13,040,576.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,040,576.68/4,117.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,167.11

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