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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,247.64, 6,373.62 and 2,195.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,247.64, 6,373.62 and 2,195.64 is: 3,294.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,247.64 : 6,373.62 = 2,195.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,247.64/6,373.62 = 2,195.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,247.64x = 6,373.62 × 2,195.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,247.64x = 13,994,175.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,994,175.02/4,247.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,294.58

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