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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,215.77, 6,316.64 and 2,567.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,215.77, 6,316.64 and 2,567.33 is: 3,846.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,215.77 : 6,316.64 = 2,567.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,215.77/6,316.64 = 2,567.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,215.77x = 6,316.64 × 2,567.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,215.77x = 16,216,886.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,216,886.53/4,215.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,846.72

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