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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,316.64, 5,956.08 and 2,547.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,316.64, 5,956.08 and 2,547.36 is: 3,514.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,316.64 : 5,956.08 = 2,547.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,316.64/5,956.08 = 2,547.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,316.64x = 5,956.08 × 2,547.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,316.64x = 15,172,279.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,172,279.95/4,316.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.84

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