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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,180.15, 6,263.32 and 2,533.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,180.15, 6,263.32 and 2,533.27 is: 3,795.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,180.15 : 6,263.32 = 2,533.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,180.15/6,263.32 = 2,533.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,180.15x = 6,263.32 × 2,533.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,180.15x = 15,866,667.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,866,667.99/4,180.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,795.72

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