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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,181.63, 6,267.78 and 2,537.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,181.63, 6,267.78 and 2,537.73 is: 3,803.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,181.63 : 6,267.78 = 2,537.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,181.63/6,267.78 = 2,537.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,181.63x = 6,267.78 × 2,537.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,181.63x = 15,905,933.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,905,933.34/4,181.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,803.77

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