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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,246.92, 6,367.47 and 2,162.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,246.92, 6,367.47 and 2,162.89 is: 3,242.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,246.92 : 6,367.47 = 2,162.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,246.92/6,367.47 = 2,162.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,246.92x = 6,367.47 × 2,162.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,246.92x = 13,772,117.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,772,117.21/4,246.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,242.85

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