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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,316.68, 5,959.56 and 2,723.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,316.68, 5,959.56 and 2,723.68 is: 3,760.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,316.68 : 5,959.56 = 2,723.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,316.68/5,959.56 = 2,723.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,316.68x = 5,959.56 × 2,723.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,316.68x = 16,231,934.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,231,934.38/4,316.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,760.28

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