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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,595.63, 6,884.27 and 2,127.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,595.63, 6,884.27 and 2,127.11 is: 3,186.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,595.63 : 6,884.27 = 2,127.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,595.63/6,884.27 = 2,127.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,595.63x = 6,884.27 × 2,127.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,595.63x = 14,643,588.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,643,588.92/4,595.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,186.42

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