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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,246.35, 6,373.17 and 2,056.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,246.35, 6,373.17 and 2,056.53 is: 3,086.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,246.35 : 6,373.17 = 2,056.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,246.35/6,373.17 = 2,056.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,246.35x = 6,373.17 × 2,056.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,246.35x = 13,106,615.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,106,615.30/4,246.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.56

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