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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,133.96, 6,212.29 and 2,187.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,133.96, 6,212.29 and 2,187.54 is: 3,287.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,133.96 : 6,212.29 = 2,187.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,133.96/6,212.29 = 2,187.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,133.96x = 6,212.29 × 2,187.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,133.96x = 13,589,632.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,589,632.87/4,133.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.32

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