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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,203.23, 6,308.74 and 2,124.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,203.23, 6,308.74 and 2,124.71 is: 3,189.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,203.23 : 6,308.74 = 2,124.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,203.23/6,308.74 = 2,124.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,203.23x = 6,308.74 × 2,124.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,203.23x = 13,404,211.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,404,211.42/4,203.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,189.03

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