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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,314.11, 6,472.13 and 2,365.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,314.11, 6,472.13 and 2,365.31 is: 3,548.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,314.11 : 6,472.13 = 2,365.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,314.11/6,472.13 = 2,365.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,314.11x = 6,472.13 × 2,365.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,314.11x = 15,308,593.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,308,593.81/4,314.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,548.49

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