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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,214.03, 6,315.57 and 2,825.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,214.03, 6,315.57 and 2,825.28 is: 4,234.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,214.03 : 6,315.57 = 2,825.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,214.03/6,315.57 = 2,825.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,214.03x = 6,315.57 × 2,825.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,214.03x = 17,843,253.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,843,253.61/4,214.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,234.25

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