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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,162.17, 6,246.09 and 2,215.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,162.17, 6,246.09 and 2,215.74 is: 3,325.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,162.17 : 6,246.09 = 2,215.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,162.17/6,246.09 = 2,215.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,162.17x = 6,246.09 × 2,215.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,162.17x = 13,839,711.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,839,711.46/4,162.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,325.12

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