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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,214.53, 6,316.32 and 2,825.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,214.53, 6,316.32 and 2,825.78 is: 4,235.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,214.53 : 6,316.32 = 2,825.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,214.53/6,316.32 = 2,825.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,214.53x = 6,316.32 × 2,825.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,214.53x = 17,848,530.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,848,530.73/4,214.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,235.00

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