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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,263.83, 6,397.11 and 2,508.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,263.83, 6,397.11 and 2,508.46 is: 3,763.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,263.83 : 6,397.11 = 2,508.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,263.83/6,397.11 = 2,508.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,263.83x = 6,397.11 × 2,508.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,263.83x = 16,046,894.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,046,894.55/4,263.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,763.49

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