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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,350.04, 6,523.14 and 2,157.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,350.04, 6,523.14 and 2,157.88 is: 3,235.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,350.04 : 6,523.14 = 2,157.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,350.04/6,523.14 = 2,157.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,350.04x = 6,523.14 × 2,157.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,350.04x = 14,076,153.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,076,153.34/4,350.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,235.87

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