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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,365.63, 6,546.81 and 2,173.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,365.63, 6,546.81 and 2,173.20 is: 3,258.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,365.63 : 6,546.81 = 2,173.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,365.63/6,546.81 = 2,173.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,365.63x = 6,546.81 × 2,173.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,365.63x = 14,227,527.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,227,527.49/4,365.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,258.99

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