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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,140.18, 6,213.36 and 2,582.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,140.18, 6,213.36 and 2,582.52 is: 3,875.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,140.18 : 6,213.36 = 2,582.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,140.18/6,213.36 = 2,582.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,140.18x = 6,213.36 × 2,582.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,140.18x = 16,046,126.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,046,126.47/4,140.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,875.71

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