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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,188.63, 6,276.15 and 2,214.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,188.63, 6,276.15 and 2,214.17 is: 3,317.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,188.63 : 6,276.15 = 2,214.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,188.63/6,276.15 = 2,214.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,188.63x = 6,276.15 × 2,214.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,188.63x = 13,896,463.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,896,463.05/4,188.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,317.66

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