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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,167.36, 6,243.35 and 2,603.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,167.36, 6,243.35 and 2,603.25 is: 3,900.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,167.36 : 6,243.35 = 2,603.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,167.36/6,243.35 = 2,603.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,167.36x = 6,243.35 × 2,603.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,167.36x = 16,252,987.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,252,987.87/4,167.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,900.07

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