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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,476.36, 6,714.68 and 2,136.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,476.36, 6,714.68 and 2,136.61 is: 3,204.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,476.36 : 6,714.68 = 2,136.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,476.36/6,714.68 = 2,136.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,476.36x = 6,714.68 × 2,136.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,476.36x = 14,346,650.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,346,650.15/4,476.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,204.98

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