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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,136.58, 6,201.63 and 2,187.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,136.58, 6,201.63 and 2,187.72 is: 3,279.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,136.58 : 6,201.63 = 2,187.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,136.58/6,201.63 = 2,187.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,136.58x = 6,201.63 × 2,187.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,136.58x = 13,567,429.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,567,429.98/4,136.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,279.87

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