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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,316.86, 6,478.17 and 2,369.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,316.86, 6,478.17 and 2,369.62 is: 3,556.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,316.86 : 6,478.17 = 2,369.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,316.86/6,478.17 = 2,369.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,316.86x = 6,478.17 × 2,369.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,316.86x = 15,350,801.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,350,801.20/4,316.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,556.01

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