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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.99, 6,377.97 and 2,316.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.99, 6,377.97 and 2,316.50 is: 3,474.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.99 : 6,377.97 = 2,316.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.99/6,377.97 = 2,316.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.99x = 6,377.97 × 2,316.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.99x = 14,774,568.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,774,568.22/4,251.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,474.74

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