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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,188.37, 6,273.06 and 2,407.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,188.37, 6,273.06 and 2,407.18 is: 3,605.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,188.37 : 6,273.06 = 2,407.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,188.37/6,273.06 = 2,407.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,188.37x = 6,273.06 × 2,407.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,188.37x = 15,100,384.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,100,384.57/4,188.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,605.31

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