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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,575.69, 6,865.36 and 2,111.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,575.69, 6,865.36 and 2,111.06 is: 3,167.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,575.69 : 6,865.36 = 2,111.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,575.69/6,865.36 = 2,111.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,575.69x = 6,865.36 × 2,111.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,575.69x = 14,493,198.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,493,198.77/4,575.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,167.43

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