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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,167.76, 6,253.32 and 1,571.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,167.76, 6,253.32 and 1,571.44 is: 2,357.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,167.76 : 6,253.32 = 1,571.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,167.76/6,253.32 = 1,571.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,167.76x = 6,253.32 × 1,571.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,167.76x = 9,826,717.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,826,717.18/4,167.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,357.79

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