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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,475.12, 6,713.69 and 2,283.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,475.12, 6,713.69 and 2,283.32 is: 3,425.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,475.12 : 6,713.69 = 2,283.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,475.12/6,713.69 = 2,283.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,475.12x = 6,713.69 × 2,283.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,475.12x = 15,329,457.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,329,457.67/4,475.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.49

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