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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,127.60, 6,195.32 and 2,562.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,127.60, 6,195.32 and 2,562.86 is: 3,846.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,127.60 : 6,195.32 = 2,562.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,127.60/6,195.32 = 2,562.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,127.60x = 6,195.32 × 2,562.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,127.60x = 15,877,737.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,877,737.82/4,127.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,846.72

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