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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,253.37, 6,381.33 and 2,062.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,253.37, 6,381.33 and 2,062.17 is: 3,093.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,253.37 : 6,381.33 = 2,062.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,253.37/6,381.33 = 2,062.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,253.37x = 6,381.33 × 2,062.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,253.37x = 13,159,387.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,159,387.29/4,253.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.87

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