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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,231.77, 6,347.85 and 2,567.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,231.77, 6,347.85 and 2,567.67 is: 3,851.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,231.77 : 6,347.85 = 2,567.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,231.77/6,347.85 = 2,567.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,231.77x = 6,347.85 × 2,567.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,231.77x = 16,299,217.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,299,217.44/4,231.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,851.63

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