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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,347.82, 6,520.83 and 2,372.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,347.82, 6,520.83 and 2,372.50 is: 3,558.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,347.82 : 6,520.83 = 2,372.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,347.82/6,520.83 = 2,372.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,347.82x = 6,520.83 × 2,372.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,347.82x = 15,470,669.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,470,669.18/4,347.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.26

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