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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,207.67, 6,315.43 and 2,129.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,207.67, 6,315.43 and 2,129.16 is: 3,195.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,207.67 : 6,315.43 = 2,129.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,207.67/6,315.43 = 2,129.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,207.67x = 6,315.43 × 2,129.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,207.67x = 13,446,531.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,446,531.93/4,207.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,195.72

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