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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,368.08, 6,553.32 and 2,421.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,368.08, 6,553.32 and 2,421.65 is: 3,633.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,368.08 : 6,553.32 = 2,421.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,368.08/6,553.32 = 2,421.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,368.08x = 6,553.32 × 2,421.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,368.08x = 15,869,847.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,869,847.38/4,368.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,633.14

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