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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,245.62, 6,366.11 and 1,472.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,245.62, 6,366.11 and 1,472.06 is: 2,207.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,245.62 : 6,366.11 = 1,472.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,245.62/6,366.11 = 1,472.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,245.62x = 6,366.11 × 1,472.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,245.62x = 9,371,295.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,371,295.89/4,245.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,207.29

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