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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,347.28, 6,517.14 and 1,423.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,347.28, 6,517.14 and 1,423.72 is: 2,134.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,347.28 : 6,517.14 = 1,423.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,347.28/6,517.14 = 1,423.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,347.28x = 6,517.14 × 1,423.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,347.28x = 9,278,582.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,278,582.56/4,347.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,134.34

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