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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,313.59, 6,460.11 and 2,665.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,313.59, 6,460.11 and 2,665.14 is: 3,991.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,313.59 : 6,460.11 = 2,665.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,313.59/6,460.11 = 2,665.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,313.59x = 6,460.11 × 2,665.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,313.59x = 17,217,097.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,217,097.57/4,313.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,991.36

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