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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,002.21, 5,999.67 and 2,247.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,002.21, 5,999.67 and 2,247.14 is: 3,368.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,002.21 : 5,999.67 = 2,247.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,002.21/5,999.67 = 2,247.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,002.21x = 5,999.67 × 2,247.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,002.21x = 13,482,113.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,482,113.44/4,002.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.67

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