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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,147.31, 6,217.86 and 2,503.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,147.31, 6,217.86 and 2,503.47 is: 3,753.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,147.31 : 6,217.86 = 2,503.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,147.31/6,217.86 = 2,503.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,147.31x = 6,217.86 × 2,503.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,147.31x = 15,566,241.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,566,241.52/4,147.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,753.34

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