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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,167.66, 6,251.37 and 1,047.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,167.66, 6,251.37 and 1,047.66 is: 1,571.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,167.66 : 6,251.37 = 1,047.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,167.66/6,251.37 = 1,047.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,167.66x = 6,251.37 × 1,047.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,167.66x = 6,549,310.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,549,310.29/4,167.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571.46

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