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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,127.79, 6,195.60 and 2,563.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,127.79, 6,195.60 and 2,563.05 is: 3,847.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,127.79 : 6,195.60 = 2,563.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,127.79/6,195.60 = 2,563.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,127.79x = 6,195.60 × 2,563.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,127.79x = 15,879,632.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,879,632.58/4,127.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,847.01

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