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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,317.83, 6,473.66 and 2,094.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,317.83, 6,473.66 and 2,094.29 is: 3,139.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,317.83 : 6,473.66 = 2,094.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,317.83/6,473.66 = 2,094.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,317.83x = 6,473.66 × 2,094.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,317.83x = 13,557,678.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,557,678.56/4,317.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,139.93

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