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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,475.65, 6,714.24 and 1,553.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,475.65, 6,714.24 and 1,553.17 is: 2,330.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,475.65 : 6,714.24 = 1,553.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,475.65/6,714.24 = 1,553.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,475.65x = 6,714.24 × 1,553.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,475.65x = 10,428,356.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,428,356.14/4,475.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,330.02

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