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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,167.06, 6,237.72 and 2,288.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,167.06, 6,237.72 and 2,288.25 is: 3,425.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,167.06 : 6,237.72 = 2,288.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,167.06/6,237.72 = 2,288.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,167.06x = 6,237.72 × 2,288.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,167.06x = 14,273,462.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,273,462.79/4,167.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.31

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