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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,214.25, 6,321.36 and 2,365.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,214.25, 6,321.36 and 2,365.38 is: 3,548.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,214.25 : 6,321.36 = 2,365.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,214.25/6,321.36 = 2,365.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,214.25x = 6,321.36 × 2,365.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,214.25x = 14,952,418.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,952,418.52/4,214.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,548.06

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