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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,287.68, 6,425.12 and 2,093.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,287.68, 6,425.12 and 2,093.92 is: 3,137.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,287.68 : 6,425.12 = 2,093.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,287.68/6,425.12 = 2,093.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,287.68x = 6,425.12 × 2,093.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,287.68x = 13,453,687.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,453,687.27/4,287.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,137.75

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