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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,263.53, 5,883.68 and 2,471.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,263.53, 5,883.68 and 2,471.36 is: 3,410.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,263.53 : 5,883.68 = 2,471.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,263.53/5,883.68 = 2,471.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,263.53x = 5,883.68 × 2,471.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,263.53x = 14,540,661.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,540,661.99/4,263.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.47

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