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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,131.62, 6,193.26 and 2,376.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,131.62, 6,193.26 and 2,376.09 is: 3,561.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,131.62 : 6,193.26 = 2,376.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,131.62/6,193.26 = 2,376.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,131.62x = 6,193.26 × 2,376.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,131.62x = 14,715,743.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,715,743.15/4,131.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.74

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