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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,217.64, 6,318.36 and 2,363.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,217.64, 6,318.36 and 2,363.16 is: 3,540.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,217.64 : 6,318.36 = 2,363.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,217.64/6,318.36 = 2,363.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,217.64x = 6,318.36 × 2,363.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,217.64x = 14,931,295.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,931,295.62/4,217.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,540.20

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