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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,223.07, 6,336.90 and 2,374.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,223.07, 6,336.90 and 2,374.72 is: 3,563.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,223.07 : 6,336.90 = 2,374.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,223.07/6,336.90 = 2,374.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,223.07x = 6,336.90 × 2,374.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,223.07x = 15,048,347.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,048,347.33/4,223.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.37

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