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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,159.63, 6,237.61 and 2,211.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,159.63, 6,237.61 and 2,211.39 is: 3,316.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,159.63 : 6,237.61 = 2,211.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,159.63/6,237.61 = 2,211.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,159.63x = 6,237.61 × 2,211.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,159.63x = 13,793,788.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,793,788.38/4,159.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.11

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