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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,317.73, 6,478.43 and 2,367.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,317.73, 6,478.43 and 2,367.65 is: 3,552.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,317.73 : 6,478.43 = 2,367.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,317.73/6,478.43 = 2,367.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,317.73x = 6,478.43 × 2,367.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,317.73x = 15,338,654.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,338,654.79/4,317.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.48

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