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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,248.56, 6,368.05 and 2,162.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,248.56, 6,368.05 and 2,162.71 is: 3,241.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,248.56 : 6,368.05 = 2,162.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,248.56/6,368.05 = 2,162.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,248.56x = 6,368.05 × 2,162.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,248.56x = 13,772,220.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,772,220.26/4,248.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,241.62

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