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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,186.47, 6,275.61 and 2,338.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,186.47, 6,275.61 and 2,338.47 is: 3,505.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,186.47 : 6,275.61 = 2,338.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,186.47/6,275.61 = 2,338.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,186.47x = 6,275.61 × 2,338.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,186.47x = 14,675,325.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,675,325.72/4,186.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,505.42

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