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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,177.14, 6,262.74 and 2,095.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,177.14, 6,262.74 and 2,095.64 is: 3,141.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,177.14 : 6,262.74 = 2,095.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,177.14/6,262.74 = 2,095.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,177.14x = 6,262.74 × 2,095.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,177.14x = 13,124,448.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,124,448.45/4,177.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.97

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