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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,182.71, 6,273.48 and 2,312.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,182.71, 6,273.48 and 2,312.06 is: 3,467.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,182.71 : 6,273.48 = 2,312.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,182.71/6,273.48 = 2,312.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,182.71x = 6,273.48 × 2,312.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,182.71x = 14,504,630.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,504,630.80/4,182.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,467.76

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