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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,247.76, 6,371.67 and 1,286.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,247.76, 6,371.67 and 1,286.21 is: 1,929.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,247.76 : 6,371.67 = 1,286.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,247.76/6,371.67 = 1,286.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,247.76x = 6,371.67 × 1,286.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,247.76x = 8,195,273.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,195,273.81/4,247.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,929.32

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