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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,316.73, 6,476.93 and 2,366.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,316.73, 6,476.93 and 2,366.65 is: 3,550.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,316.73 : 6,476.93 = 2,366.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,316.73/6,476.93 = 2,366.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,316.73x = 6,476.93 × 2,366.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,316.73x = 15,328,631.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,328,631.52/4,316.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.99

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