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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,247.76, 6,364.08 and 2,394.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,247.76, 6,364.08 and 2,394.12 is: 3,586.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,247.76 : 6,364.08 = 2,394.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,247.76/6,364.08 = 2,394.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,247.76x = 6,364.08 × 2,394.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,247.76x = 15,236,371.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,236,371.21/4,247.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,586.92

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