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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,338.50, 6,509.73 and 2,361.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,338.50, 6,509.73 and 2,361.17 is: 3,542.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,338.50 : 6,509.73 = 2,361.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,338.50/6,509.73 = 2,361.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,338.50x = 6,509.73 × 2,361.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,338.50x = 15,370,555.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,370,555.49/4,338.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.83

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