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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,315.61, 6,476.96 and 2,236.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,315.61, 6,476.96 and 2,236.25 is: 3,356.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,315.61 : 6,476.96 = 2,236.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,315.61/6,476.96 = 2,236.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,315.61x = 6,476.96 × 2,236.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,315.61x = 14,484,123.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,484,123.58/4,315.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,356.22

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