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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,316.70, 6,472.26 and 2,368.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,316.70, 6,472.26 and 2,368.38 is: 3,551.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,316.70 : 6,472.26 = 2,368.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,316.70/6,472.26 = 2,368.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,316.70x = 6,472.26 × 2,368.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,316.70x = 15,328,771.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,328,771.14/4,316.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.04

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