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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,365.03, 6,543.45 and 2,171.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,365.03, 6,543.45 and 2,171.70 is: 3,255.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,365.03 : 6,543.45 = 2,171.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,365.03/6,543.45 = 2,171.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,365.03x = 6,543.45 × 2,171.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,365.03x = 14,210,410.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,210,410.37/4,365.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,255.51

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