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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,273.12, 6,415.14 and 2,326.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,273.12, 6,415.14 and 2,326.68 is: 3,492.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,273.12 : 6,415.14 = 2,326.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,273.12/6,415.14 = 2,326.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,273.12x = 6,415.14 × 2,326.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,273.12x = 14,925,977.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,925,977.94/4,273.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.99

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