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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,183.97, 6,273.53 and 2,235.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,183.97, 6,273.53 and 2,235.11 is: 3,351.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,183.97 : 6,273.53 = 2,235.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,183.97/6,273.53 = 2,235.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,183.97x = 6,273.53 × 2,235.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,183.97x = 14,022,034.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,022,034.15/4,183.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,351.37

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