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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,471.36, 6,707.18 and 2,131.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,471.36, 6,707.18 and 2,131.62 is: 3,197.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,471.36 : 6,707.18 = 2,131.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,471.36/6,707.18 = 2,131.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,471.36x = 6,707.18 × 2,131.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,471.36x = 14,297,125.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,297,125.50/4,471.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.49

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