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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,110.72, 6,168.36 and 2,551.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,110.72, 6,168.36 and 2,551.56 is: 3,828.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,110.72 : 6,168.36 = 2,551.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,110.72/6,168.36 = 2,551.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,110.72x = 6,168.36 × 2,551.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,110.72x = 15,738,940.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,738,940.64/4,110.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.76

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