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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,247.64, 6,371.88 and 1,325.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,247.64, 6,371.88 and 1,325.16 is: 1,987.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,247.64 : 6,371.88 = 1,325.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,247.64/6,371.88 = 1,325.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,247.64x = 6,371.88 × 1,325.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,247.64x = 8,443,760.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,443,760.50/4,247.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,987.87

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