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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,247.49, 6,327.44 and 4,118.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,247.49, 6,327.44 and 4,118.52 is: 6,135.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,247.49 : 6,327.44 = 4,118.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,247.49/6,327.44 = 4,118.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,247.49x = 6,327.44 × 4,118.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,247.49x = 26,059,667.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,059,667.60/4,247.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,135.31

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