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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,186.28, 6,273.37 and 2,312.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,186.28, 6,273.37 and 2,312.55 is: 3,465.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,186.28 : 6,273.37 = 2,312.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,186.28/6,273.37 = 2,312.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,186.28x = 6,273.37 × 2,312.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,186.28x = 14,507,491.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,507,491.19/4,186.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.48

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