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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,187.27, 6,274.24 and 2,212.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,187.27, 6,274.24 and 2,212.84 is: 3,315.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,187.27 : 6,274.24 = 2,212.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,187.27/6,274.24 = 2,212.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,187.27x = 6,274.24 × 2,212.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,187.27x = 13,883,889.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,883,889.24/4,187.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,315.74

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