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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,368.85, 6,553.31 and 1,447.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,368.85, 6,553.31 and 1,447.13 is: 2,170.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,368.85 : 6,553.31 = 1,447.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,368.85/6,553.31 = 1,447.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,368.85x = 6,553.31 × 1,447.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,368.85x = 9,483,500.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,483,500.65/4,368.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,170.71

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