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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,225.96, 6,328.41 and 2,371.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,225.96, 6,328.41 and 2,371.87 is: 3,551.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,225.96 : 6,328.41 = 2,371.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,225.96/6,328.41 = 2,371.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,225.96x = 6,328.41 × 2,371.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,225.96x = 15,010,165.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,010,165.83/4,225.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.89

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