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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,127.24, 6,183.48 and 2,175.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,127.24, 6,183.48 and 2,175.08 is: 3,258.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,127.24 : 6,183.48 = 2,175.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,127.24/6,183.48 = 2,175.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,127.24x = 6,183.48 × 2,175.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,127.24x = 13,449,563.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,449,563.68/4,127.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,258.73

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