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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,207.06, 6,303.61 and 2,558.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,207.06, 6,303.61 and 2,558.62 is: 3,833.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,207.06 : 6,303.61 = 2,558.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,207.06/6,303.61 = 2,558.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,207.06x = 6,303.61 × 2,558.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,207.06x = 16,128,542.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,128,542.62/4,207.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,833.68

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