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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,273.67, 6,402.31 and 2,514.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,273.67, 6,402.31 and 2,514.96 is: 3,767.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,273.67 : 6,402.31 = 2,514.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,273.67/6,402.31 = 2,514.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,273.67x = 6,402.31 × 2,514.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,273.67x = 16,101,547.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,101,547.27/4,273.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.61

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