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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,205.87, 6,314.30 and 2,825.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,205.87, 6,314.30 and 2,825.36 is: 4,241.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,205.87 : 6,314.30 = 2,825.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,205.87/6,314.30 = 2,825.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,205.87x = 6,314.30 × 2,825.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,205.87x = 17,840,170.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,840,170.65/4,205.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,241.73

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