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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,292.15, 6,427.28 and 2,095.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,292.15, 6,427.28 and 2,095.13 is: 3,137.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,292.15 : 6,427.28 = 2,095.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,292.15/6,427.28 = 2,095.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,292.15x = 6,427.28 × 2,095.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,292.15x = 13,465,960.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,465,960.25/4,292.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,137.34

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