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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,175.52, 6,263.28 and 2,096.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,175.52, 6,263.28 and 2,096.64 is: 3,144.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,175.52 : 6,263.28 = 2,096.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,175.52/6,263.28 = 2,096.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,175.52x = 6,263.28 × 2,096.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,175.52x = 13,131,843.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,131,843.38/4,175.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.96

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