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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,357.15, 6,534.74 and 2,135.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,357.15, 6,534.74 and 2,135.09 is: 3,202.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,357.15 : 6,534.74 = 2,135.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,357.15/6,534.74 = 2,135.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,357.15x = 6,534.74 × 2,135.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,357.15x = 13,952,279.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,952,279.70/4,357.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,202.16

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