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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,135.49, 6,188.93 and 2,553.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,135.49, 6,188.93 and 2,553.56 is: 3,821.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,135.49 : 6,188.93 = 2,553.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,135.49/6,188.93 = 2,553.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,135.49x = 6,188.93 × 2,553.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,135.49x = 15,803,760.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,803,760.38/4,135.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,821.50

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