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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,217.96, 6,313.62 and 2,364.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,217.96, 6,313.62 and 2,364.68 is: 3,539.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,217.96 : 6,313.62 = 2,364.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,217.96/6,313.62 = 2,364.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,217.96x = 6,313.62 × 2,364.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,217.96x = 14,929,690.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,929,690.94/4,217.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.55

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