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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,316.86, 5,955.18 and 2,547.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,316.86, 5,955.18 and 2,547.44 is: 3,514.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,316.86 : 5,955.18 = 2,547.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,316.86/5,955.18 = 2,547.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,316.86x = 5,955.18 × 2,547.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,316.86x = 15,170,463.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,170,463.74/4,316.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.24

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