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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,209.76, 6,323.75 and 2,567.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,209.76, 6,323.75 and 2,567.28 is: 3,856.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,209.76 : 6,323.75 = 2,567.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,209.76/6,323.75 = 2,567.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,209.76x = 6,323.75 × 2,567.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,209.76x = 16,234,836.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,234,836.90/4,209.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,856.48

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