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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,315.41, 6,472.98 and 3,615.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,315.41, 6,472.98 and 3,615.57 is: 5,423.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,315.41 : 6,472.98 = 3,615.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,315.41/6,472.98 = 3,615.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,315.41x = 6,472.98 × 3,615.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,315.41x = 23,403,512.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,403,512.30/4,315.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,423.24

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