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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,317.36, 6,475.32 and 2,008.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,317.36, 6,475.32 and 2,008.32 is: 3,012.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,317.36 : 6,475.32 = 2,008.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,317.36/6,475.32 = 2,008.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,317.36x = 6,475.32 × 2,008.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,317.36x = 13,004,514.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,004,514.66/4,317.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,012.15

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