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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,246.83, 6,371.25 and 4,176.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,246.83, 6,371.25 and 4,176.23 is: 6,265.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,246.83 : 6,371.25 = 4,176.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,246.83/6,371.25 = 4,176.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,246.83x = 6,371.25 × 4,176.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,246.83x = 26,607,773.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,607,773.53/4,246.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,265.33

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