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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,317.21, 6,475.86 and 2,368.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,317.21, 6,475.86 and 2,368.35 is: 3,552.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,317.21 : 6,475.86 = 2,368.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,317.21/6,475.86 = 2,368.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,317.21x = 6,475.86 × 2,368.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,317.21x = 15,337,103.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,337,103.03/4,317.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.55

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