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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,346.99, 6,514.73 and 2,373.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,346.99, 6,514.73 and 2,373.47 is: 3,557.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,346.99 : 6,514.73 = 2,373.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,346.99/6,514.73 = 2,373.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,346.99x = 6,514.73 × 2,373.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,346.99x = 15,462,516.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,462,516.21/4,346.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,557.06

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