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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,111.04, 6,168.58 and 2,550.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,111.04, 6,168.58 and 2,550.64 is: 3,827.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,111.04 : 6,168.58 = 2,550.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,111.04/6,168.58 = 2,550.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,111.04x = 6,168.58 × 2,550.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,111.04x = 15,733,805.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,733,805.09/4,111.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.21

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