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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,215.96, 6,315.36 and 2,567.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,215.96, 6,315.36 and 2,567.16 is: 3,845.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,215.96 : 6,315.36 = 2,567.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,215.96/6,315.36 = 2,567.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,215.96x = 6,315.36 × 2,567.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,215.96x = 16,212,539.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,212,539.58/4,215.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,845.52

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