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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,229.62, 6,316.33 and 4,183.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,229.62, 6,316.33 and 4,183.86 is: 6,247.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,229.62 : 6,316.33 = 4,183.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,229.62/6,316.33 = 4,183.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,229.62x = 6,316.33 × 4,183.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,229.62x = 26,426,640.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,426,640.43/4,229.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,247.99

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