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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,368.72, 6,553.98 and 2,416.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,368.72, 6,553.98 and 2,416.82 is: 3,625.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,368.72 : 6,553.98 = 2,416.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,368.72/6,553.98 = 2,416.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,368.72x = 6,553.98 × 2,416.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,368.72x = 15,839,789.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,839,789.94/4,368.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,625.73

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