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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,247.06, 6,371.40 and 1,325.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,247.06, 6,371.40 and 1,325.40 is: 1,988.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,247.06 : 6,371.40 = 1,325.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,247.06/6,371.40 = 1,325.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,247.06x = 6,371.40 × 1,325.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,247.06x = 8,444,653.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,444,653.56/4,247.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,988.35

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