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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,247.46, 6,371.60 and 1,473.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,247.46, 6,371.60 and 1,473.48 is: 2,210.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,247.46 : 6,371.60 = 1,473.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,247.46/6,371.60 = 1,473.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,247.46x = 6,371.60 × 1,473.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,247.46x = 9,388,417.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,388,417.80/4,247.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,210.36

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