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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,248.61, 6,372.72 and 2,168.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,248.61, 6,372.72 and 2,168.56 is: 3,252.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,248.61 : 6,372.72 = 2,168.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,248.61/6,372.72 = 2,168.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,248.61x = 6,372.72 × 2,168.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,248.61x = 13,819,593.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,819,593.82/4,248.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,252.74

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