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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,237.10, 6,347.43 and 2,382.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,237.10, 6,347.43 and 2,382.56 is: 3,569.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,237.10 : 6,347.43 = 2,382.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,237.10/6,347.43 = 2,382.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,237.10x = 6,347.43 × 2,382.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,237.10x = 15,123,101.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,123,101.08/4,237.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,569.21

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