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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,376.63, 6,565.41 and 1,414.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,376.63, 6,565.41 and 1,414.86 is: 2,122.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,376.63 : 6,565.41 = 1,414.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,376.63/6,565.41 = 1,414.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,376.63x = 6,565.41 × 1,414.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,376.63x = 9,289,135.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,289,135.99/4,376.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,122.44

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