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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,247.72, 6,358.23 and 2,682.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,247.72, 6,358.23 and 2,682.31 is: 4,015.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,247.72 : 6,358.23 = 2,682.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,247.72/6,358.23 = 2,682.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,247.72x = 6,358.23 × 2,682.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,247.72x = 17,054,743.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,054,743.91/4,247.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,015.03

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