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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,317.08, 6,472.53 and 2,093.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,317.08, 6,472.53 and 2,093.52 is: 3,138.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,317.08 : 6,472.53 = 2,093.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,317.08/6,472.53 = 2,093.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,317.08x = 6,472.53 × 2,093.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,317.08x = 13,550,371.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,550,371.01/4,317.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,138.79

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