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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,236.51, 6,348.70 and 2,383.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,236.51, 6,348.70 and 2,383.75 is: 3,572.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,236.51 : 6,348.70 = 2,383.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,236.51/6,348.70 = 2,383.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,236.51x = 6,348.70 × 2,383.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,236.51x = 15,133,713.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,133,713.63/4,236.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,572.21

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