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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,247.13, 5,861.06 and 2,591.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,247.13, 5,861.06 and 2,591.13 is: 3,575.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,247.13 : 5,861.06 = 2,591.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,247.13/5,861.06 = 2,591.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,247.13x = 5,861.06 × 2,591.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,247.13x = 15,186,768.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,186,768.40/4,247.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.77

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