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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,135.13, 6,206.76 and 2,162.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,135.13, 6,206.76 and 2,162.70 is: 3,246.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,135.13 : 6,206.76 = 2,162.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,135.13/6,206.76 = 2,162.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,135.13x = 6,206.76 × 2,162.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,135.13x = 13,423,359.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,423,359.85/4,135.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,246.18

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