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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,317.91, 6,472.41 and 2,365.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,317.91, 6,472.41 and 2,365.99 is: 3,546.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,317.91 : 6,472.41 = 2,365.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,317.91/6,472.41 = 2,365.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,317.91x = 6,472.41 × 2,365.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,317.91x = 15,313,657.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,313,657.34/4,317.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,546.54

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