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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,216.87, 6,325.28 and 1,096.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,216.87, 6,325.28 and 1,096.89 is: 1,645.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,216.87 : 6,325.28 = 1,096.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,216.87/6,325.28 = 1,096.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,216.87x = 6,325.28 × 1,096.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,216.87x = 6,938,136.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,938,136.38/4,216.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.33

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