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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,350.08, 6,517.82 and 2,396.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,350.08, 6,517.82 and 2,396.36 is: 3,590.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,350.08 : 6,517.82 = 2,396.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,350.08/6,517.82 = 2,396.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,350.08x = 6,517.82 × 2,396.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,350.08x = 15,619,043.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,619,043.14/4,350.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.52

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