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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.56, 6,372.55 and 2,165.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.56, 6,372.55 and 2,165.71 is: 3,246.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.56 : 6,372.55 = 2,165.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.56/6,372.55 = 2,165.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.56x = 6,372.55 × 2,165.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.56x = 13,801,095.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,801,095.26/4,251.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,246.13

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