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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,248.11, 6,371.97 and 2,168.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,248.11, 6,371.97 and 2,168.06 is: 3,251.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,248.11 : 6,371.97 = 2,168.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,248.11/6,371.97 = 2,168.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,248.11x = 6,371.97 × 2,168.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,248.11x = 13,814,781.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,814,781.42/4,248.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.99

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