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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,111.99, 6,175.55 and 2,653.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,111.99, 6,175.55 and 2,653.99 is: 3,985.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,111.99 : 6,175.55 = 2,653.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,111.99/6,175.55 = 2,653.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,111.99x = 6,175.55 × 2,653.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,111.99x = 16,389,847.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,389,847.94/4,111.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,985.87

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