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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,247.61, 6,363.18 and 2,393.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,247.61, 6,363.18 and 2,393.07 is: 3,584.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,247.61 : 6,363.18 = 2,393.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,247.61/6,363.18 = 2,393.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,247.61x = 6,363.18 × 2,393.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,247.61x = 15,227,535.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,227,535.16/4,247.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,584.97

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