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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,235.51, 6,347.21 and 2,382.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,235.51, 6,347.21 and 2,382.75 is: 3,570.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,235.51 : 6,347.21 = 2,382.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,235.51/6,347.21 = 2,382.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,235.51x = 6,347.21 × 2,382.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,235.51x = 15,123,802.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,123,802.71/4,235.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,570.72

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