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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,253.47, 5,867.44 and 2,575.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,253.47, 5,867.44 and 2,575.35 is: 3,552.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,253.47 : 5,867.44 = 2,575.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,253.47/5,867.44 = 2,575.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,253.47x = 5,867.44 × 2,575.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,253.47x = 15,110,705.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,110,705.17/4,253.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.56

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