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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,215.38, 6,316.08 and 2,566.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,215.38, 6,316.08 and 2,566.94 is: 3,846.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,215.38 : 6,316.08 = 2,566.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,215.38/6,316.08 = 2,566.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,215.38x = 6,316.08 × 2,566.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,215.38x = 16,212,998.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,212,998.40/4,215.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,846.15

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