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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,357.38, 6,533.95 and 2,167.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,357.38, 6,533.95 and 2,167.35 is: 3,249.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,357.38 : 6,533.95 = 2,167.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,357.38/6,533.95 = 2,167.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,357.38x = 6,533.95 × 2,167.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,357.38x = 14,161,356.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,161,356.53/4,357.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,249.97

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