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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,140.83, 6,201.12 and 2,675.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,140.83, 6,201.12 and 2,675.54 is: 4,006.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,140.83 : 6,201.12 = 2,675.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,140.83/6,201.12 = 2,675.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,140.83x = 6,201.12 × 2,675.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,140.83x = 16,591,344.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,591,344.60/4,140.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,006.77

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