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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,220.92, 6,286.87 and 4,031.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,220.92, 6,286.87 and 4,031.40 is: 6,004.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,220.92 : 6,286.87 = 4,031.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,220.92/6,286.87 = 4,031.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,220.92x = 6,286.87 × 4,031.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,220.92x = 25,344,887.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,344,887.72/4,220.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,004.59

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