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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,243.55, 6,356.09 and 2,595.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,243.55, 6,356.09 and 2,595.11 is: 3,887.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,243.55 : 6,356.09 = 2,595.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,243.55/6,356.09 = 2,595.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,243.55x = 6,356.09 × 2,595.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,243.55x = 16,494,727.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,494,727.43/4,243.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,887.02

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