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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,247.76, 6,370.08 and 1,473.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,247.76, 6,370.08 and 1,473.68 is: 2,209.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,247.76 : 6,370.08 = 1,473.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,247.76/6,370.08 = 1,473.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,247.76x = 6,370.08 × 1,473.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,247.76x = 9,387,459.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,387,459.49/4,247.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,209.98

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