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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,263.16, 6,396.56 and 2,316.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,263.16, 6,396.56 and 2,316.76 is: 3,476.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,263.16 : 6,396.56 = 2,316.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,263.16/6,396.56 = 2,316.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,263.16x = 6,396.56 × 2,316.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,263.16x = 14,819,294.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,819,294.35/4,263.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,476.13

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