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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,363.76, 6,540.96 and 2,168.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,363.76, 6,540.96 and 2,168.16 is: 3,249.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,363.76 : 6,540.96 = 2,168.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,363.76/6,540.96 = 2,168.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,363.76x = 6,540.96 × 2,168.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,363.76x = 14,181,847.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,181,847.83/4,363.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,249.91

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