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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,143.21, 6,215.89 and 2,510.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,143.21, 6,215.89 and 2,510.25 is: 3,766.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,143.21 : 6,215.89 = 2,510.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,143.21/6,215.89 = 2,510.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,143.21x = 6,215.89 × 2,510.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,143.21x = 15,603,437.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,603,437.87/4,143.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,766.03

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