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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,176.64, 6,261.99 and 2,095.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,176.64, 6,261.99 and 2,095.14 is: 3,141.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,176.64 : 6,261.99 = 2,095.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,176.64/6,261.99 = 2,095.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,176.64x = 6,261.99 × 2,095.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,176.64x = 13,119,745.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,119,745.73/4,176.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.22

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