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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,247.64, 6,377.40 and 3,022.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,247.64, 6,377.40 and 3,022.92 is: 4,538.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,247.64 : 6,377.40 = 3,022.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,247.64/6,377.40 = 3,022.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,247.64x = 6,377.40 × 3,022.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,247.64x = 19,278,370.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,278,370.01/4,247.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,538.61

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