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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,158.36, 6,237.24 and 2,211.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,158.36, 6,237.24 and 2,211.64 is: 3,317.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,158.36 : 6,237.24 = 2,211.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,158.36/6,237.24 = 2,211.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,158.36x = 6,237.24 × 2,211.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,158.36x = 13,794,529.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,794,529.47/4,158.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,317.30

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