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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,221.72, 6,328.13 and 2,143.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,221.72, 6,328.13 and 2,143.26 is: 3,212.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,221.72 : 6,328.13 = 2,143.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,221.72/6,328.13 = 2,143.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,221.72x = 6,328.13 × 2,143.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,221.72x = 13,562,817.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,562,817.19/4,221.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,212.63

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