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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,475.80, 6,713.83 and 2,136.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,475.80, 6,713.83 and 2,136.05 is: 3,204.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,475.80 : 6,713.83 = 2,136.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,475.80/6,713.83 = 2,136.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,475.80x = 6,713.83 × 2,136.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,475.80x = 14,341,064.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,341,064.84/4,475.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,204.14

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