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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,316.85, 5,955.18 and 2,547.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,316.85, 5,955.18 and 2,547.45 is: 3,514.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,316.85 : 5,955.18 = 2,547.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,316.85/5,955.18 = 2,547.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,316.85x = 5,955.18 × 2,547.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,316.85x = 15,170,523.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,170,523.29/4,316.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.26

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