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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,177.56, 6,258.52 and 2,095.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,177.56, 6,258.52 and 2,095.13 is: 3,138.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,177.56 : 6,258.52 = 2,095.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,177.56/6,258.52 = 2,095.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,177.56x = 6,258.52 × 2,095.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,177.56x = 13,112,413.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,112,413.01/4,177.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,138.77

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