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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,250.07, 6,385.13 and 2,499.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,250.07, 6,385.13 and 2,499.56 is: 3,755.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,250.07 : 6,385.13 = 2,499.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,250.07/6,385.13 = 2,499.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,250.07x = 6,385.13 × 2,499.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,250.07x = 15,960,004.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,960,004.44/4,250.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,755.23

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