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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,237.08, 6,347.11 and 2,385.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,237.08, 6,347.11 and 2,385.42 is: 3,573.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,237.08 : 6,347.11 = 2,385.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,237.08/6,347.11 = 2,385.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,237.08x = 6,347.11 × 2,385.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,237.08x = 15,140,523.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,140,523.14/4,237.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.34

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