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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,247.48, 6,371.76 and 1,325.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,247.48, 6,371.76 and 1,325.54 is: 1,988.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,247.48 : 6,371.76 = 1,325.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,247.48/6,371.76 = 1,325.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,247.48x = 6,371.76 × 1,325.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,247.48x = 8,446,022.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,446,022.75/4,247.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,988.48

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