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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,245.87, 6,372.73 and 2,167.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,245.87, 6,372.73 and 2,167.41 is: 3,253.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,245.87 : 6,372.73 = 2,167.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,245.87/6,372.73 = 2,167.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,245.87x = 6,372.73 × 2,167.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,245.87x = 13,812,297.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,812,297.30/4,245.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,253.12

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