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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,247.26, 6,371.10 and 2,272.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,247.26, 6,371.10 and 2,272.08 is: 3,408.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,247.26 : 6,371.10 = 2,272.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,247.26/6,371.10 = 2,272.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,247.26x = 6,371.10 × 2,272.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,247.26x = 14,475,648.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,475,648.89/4,247.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.23

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