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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,316.72, 6,475.08 and 2,125.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,316.72, 6,475.08 and 2,125.04 is: 3,187.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,316.72 : 6,475.08 = 2,125.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,316.72/6,475.08 = 2,125.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,316.72x = 6,475.08 × 2,125.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,316.72x = 13,759,804.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,759,804.00/4,316.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,187.56

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