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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,364.96, 6,552.28 and 2,173.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,364.96, 6,552.28 and 2,173.10 is: 3,262.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,364.96 : 6,552.28 = 2,173.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,364.96/6,552.28 = 2,173.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,364.96x = 6,552.28 × 2,173.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,364.96x = 14,238,759.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,238,759.67/4,364.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.06

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