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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,265.73, 6,401.18 and 2,514.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,265.73, 6,401.18 and 2,514.14 is: 3,772.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,265.73 : 6,401.18 = 2,514.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,265.73/6,401.18 = 2,514.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,265.73x = 6,401.18 × 2,514.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,265.73x = 16,093,418.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,093,418.11/4,265.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,772.72

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