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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,365, 6,547.68 and 1,287

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,365, 6,547.68 and 1,287 is: 1,930.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,365 : 6,547.68 = 1,287 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,365/6,547.68 = 1,287/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,365x = 6,547.68 × 1,287
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,365x = 8,426,864.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,426,864.16/4,365
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,930.55

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