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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,248.22, 6,376.38 and 2,607.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,248.22, 6,376.38 and 2,607.97 is: 3,914.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,248.22 : 6,376.38 = 2,607.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,248.22/6,376.38 = 2,607.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,248.22x = 6,376.38 × 2,607.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,248.22x = 16,629,407.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,629,407.75/4,248.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,914.44

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