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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,333.52, 6,495.73 and 2,137.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,333.52, 6,495.73 and 2,137.73 is: 3,204.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,333.52 : 6,495.73 = 2,137.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,333.52/6,495.73 = 2,137.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,333.52x = 6,495.73 × 2,137.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,333.52x = 13,886,079.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,886,079.07/4,333.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,204.34

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