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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,214.62, 6,317.74 and 2,367.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,214.62, 6,317.74 and 2,367.28 is: 3,548.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,214.62 : 6,317.74 = 2,367.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,214.62/6,317.74 = 2,367.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,214.62x = 6,317.74 × 2,367.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,214.62x = 14,955,859.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,955,859.55/4,214.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,548.57

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