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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,547.91, 6,812.94 and 2,358.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,547.91, 6,812.94 and 2,358.09 is: 3,532.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,547.91 : 6,812.94 = 2,358.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,547.91/6,812.94 = 2,358.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,547.91x = 6,812.94 × 2,358.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,547.91x = 16,065,525.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,065,525.68/4,547.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,532.51

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