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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,203.68, 6,309.41 and 2,125.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,203.68, 6,309.41 and 2,125.15 is: 3,189.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,203.68 : 6,309.41 = 2,125.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,203.68/6,309.41 = 2,125.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,203.68x = 6,309.41 × 2,125.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,203.68x = 13,408,442.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,408,442.66/4,203.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,189.69

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