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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,232.71, 6,347.44 and 2,499.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,232.71, 6,347.44 and 2,499.31 is: 3,748.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,232.71 : 6,347.44 = 2,499.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,232.71/6,347.44 = 2,499.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,232.71x = 6,347.44 × 2,499.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,232.71x = 15,864,220.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,864,220.27/4,232.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,748.01

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