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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,316.21, 6,475.36 and 1,504.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,316.21, 6,475.36 and 1,504.65 is: 2,257.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,316.21 : 6,475.36 = 1,504.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,316.21/6,475.36 = 1,504.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,316.21x = 6,475.36 × 1,504.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,316.21x = 9,743,146.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,743,146.66/4,316.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,257.34

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