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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,255.96, 6,371.58 and 2,607.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,255.96, 6,371.58 and 2,607.52 is: 3,903.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,255.96 : 6,371.58 = 2,607.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,255.96/6,371.58 = 2,607.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,255.96x = 6,371.58 × 2,607.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,255.96x = 16,614,022.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,614,022.28/4,255.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,903.71

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