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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,167.87, 6,248.72 and 2,524.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,167.87, 6,248.72 and 2,524.05 is: 3,784.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,167.87 : 6,248.72 = 2,524.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,167.87/6,248.72 = 2,524.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,167.87x = 6,248.72 × 2,524.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,167.87x = 15,772,069.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,772,069.10/4,167.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,784.20

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