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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.12, 6,367.44 and 2,167.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.12, 6,367.44 and 2,167.56 is: 3,246.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.12 : 6,367.44 = 2,167.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.12/6,367.44 = 2,167.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.12x = 6,367.44 × 2,167.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.12x = 13,801,808.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,801,808.25/4,251.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,246.63

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