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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,217.66, 6,318.39 and 2,363.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,217.66, 6,318.39 and 2,363.15 is: 3,540.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,217.66 : 6,318.39 = 2,363.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,217.66/6,318.39 = 2,363.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,217.66x = 6,318.39 × 2,363.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,217.66x = 14,931,303.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,931,303.33/4,217.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,540.19

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