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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,136.08, 6,200.88 and 2,187.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,136.08, 6,200.88 and 2,187.24 is: 3,279.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,136.08 : 6,200.88 = 2,187.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,136.08/6,200.88 = 2,187.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,136.08x = 6,200.88 × 2,187.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,136.08x = 13,562,812.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,562,812.77/4,136.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,279.15

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