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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,248.77, 6,372.88 and 2,605.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,248.77, 6,372.88 and 2,605.55 is: 3,908.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,248.77 : 6,372.88 = 2,605.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,248.77/6,372.88 = 2,605.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,248.77x = 6,372.88 × 2,605.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,248.77x = 16,604,819.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,604,819.11/4,248.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,908.15

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