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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,143.76, 6,213.80 and 2,195.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,143.76, 6,213.80 and 2,195.50 is: 3,292.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,143.76 : 6,213.80 = 2,195.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,143.76/6,213.80 = 2,195.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,143.76x = 6,213.80 × 2,195.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,143.76x = 13,642,397.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,642,397.90/4,143.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.28

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