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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,237.70, 6,348.26 and 2,013.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,237.70, 6,348.26 and 2,013.36 is: 3,016.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,237.70 : 6,348.26 = 2,013.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,237.70/6,348.26 = 2,013.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,237.70x = 6,348.26 × 2,013.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,237.70x = 12,781,341.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,781,341.56/4,237.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.11

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