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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,161.97, 6,237.46 and 2,312.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,161.97, 6,237.46 and 2,312.11 is: 3,465.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,161.97 : 6,237.46 = 2,312.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,161.97/6,237.46 = 2,312.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,161.97x = 6,237.46 × 2,312.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,161.97x = 14,421,693.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,421,693.64/4,161.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.11

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