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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,211.67, 6,310.50 and 2,563.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,211.67, 6,310.50 and 2,563.23 is: 3,840.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,211.67 : 6,310.50 = 2,563.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,211.67/6,310.50 = 2,563.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,211.67x = 6,310.50 × 2,563.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,211.67x = 16,175,262.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,175,262.92/4,211.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,840.58

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