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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,225.53, 6,333.84 and 2,666.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,225.53, 6,333.84 and 2,666.49 is: 3,996.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,225.53 : 6,333.84 = 2,666.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,225.53/6,333.84 = 2,666.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,225.53x = 6,333.84 × 2,666.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,225.53x = 16,889,121.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,889,121.02/4,225.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.92

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