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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,227.05, 6,337.23 and 2,145.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,227.05, 6,337.23 and 2,145.14 is: 3,216.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,227.05 : 6,337.23 = 2,145.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,227.05/6,337.23 = 2,145.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,227.05x = 6,337.23 × 2,145.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,227.05x = 13,594,245.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,594,245.56/4,227.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,216.01

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