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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,118.41, 6,176.42 and 2,363.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,118.41, 6,176.42 and 2,363.12 is: 3,543.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,118.41 : 6,176.42 = 2,363.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,118.41/6,176.42 = 2,363.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,118.41x = 6,176.42 × 2,363.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,118.41x = 14,595,593.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,595,593.58/4,118.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,543.99

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