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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,250.38, 6,376.22 and 2,169.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,250.38, 6,376.22 and 2,169.25 is: 3,254.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,250.38 : 6,376.22 = 2,169.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,250.38/6,376.22 = 2,169.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,250.38x = 6,376.22 × 2,169.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,250.38x = 13,831,615.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,831,615.24/4,250.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.21

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