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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,127.36, 6,186.78 and 2,562.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,127.36, 6,186.78 and 2,562.44 is: 3,841.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,127.36 : 6,186.78 = 2,562.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,127.36/6,186.78 = 2,562.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,127.36x = 6,186.78 × 2,562.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,127.36x = 15,853,221.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,853,221.61/4,127.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,841.01

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