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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,173.15, 6,259.32 and 1,095.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,173.15, 6,259.32 and 1,095.15 is: 1,642.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,173.15 : 6,259.32 = 1,095.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,173.15/6,259.32 = 1,095.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,173.15x = 6,259.32 × 1,095.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,173.15x = 6,854,894.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,854,894.30/4,173.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.62

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