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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,177.83, 6,267.89 and 2,095.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,177.83, 6,267.89 and 2,095.32 is: 3,143.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,177.83 : 6,267.89 = 2,095.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,177.83/6,267.89 = 2,095.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,177.83x = 6,267.89 × 2,095.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,177.83x = 13,133,193.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,133,193.46/4,177.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.55

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