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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,171.01, 6,253.41 and 2,527.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,171.01, 6,253.41 and 2,527.16 is: 3,788.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,171.01 : 6,253.41 = 2,527.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,171.01/6,253.41 = 2,527.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,171.01x = 6,253.41 × 2,527.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,171.01x = 15,803,367.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,803,367.62/4,171.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.86

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