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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,167.73, 6,247.92 and 1,572.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,167.73, 6,247.92 and 1,572.49 is: 2,357.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,167.73 : 6,247.92 = 1,572.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,167.73/6,247.92 = 1,572.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,167.73x = 6,247.92 × 1,572.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,167.73x = 9,824,791.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,824,791.72/4,167.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,357.35

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