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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,196.58, 6,293.94 and 2,547.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,196.58, 6,293.94 and 2,547.21 is: 3,820.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,196.58 : 6,293.94 = 2,547.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,196.58/6,293.94 = 2,547.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,196.58x = 6,293.94 × 2,547.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,196.58x = 16,031,986.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,031,986.91/4,196.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.25

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