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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,247.64, 6,371.64 and 1,326.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,247.64, 6,371.64 and 1,326.06 is: 1,989.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,247.64 : 6,371.64 = 1,326.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,247.64/6,371.64 = 1,326.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,247.64x = 6,371.64 × 1,326.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,247.64x = 8,449,176.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,449,176.94/4,247.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,989.15

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