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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,475.37, 6,714.69 and 2,136.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,475.37, 6,714.69 and 2,136.09 is: 3,204.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,475.37 : 6,714.69 = 2,136.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,475.37/6,714.69 = 2,136.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,475.37x = 6,714.69 × 2,136.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,475.37x = 14,343,182.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,343,182.16/4,475.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,204.92

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