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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,122.06, 6,171.93 and 2,365.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,122.06, 6,171.93 and 2,365.53 is: 3,541.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,122.06 : 6,171.93 = 2,365.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,122.06/6,171.93 = 2,365.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,122.06x = 6,171.93 × 2,365.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,122.06x = 14,599,885.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,599,885.57/4,122.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.89

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