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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,259.71, 6,383.08 and 2,527.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,259.71, 6,383.08 and 2,527.39 is: 3,787.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,259.71 : 6,383.08 = 2,527.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,259.71/6,383.08 = 2,527.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,259.71x = 6,383.08 × 2,527.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,259.71x = 16,132,532.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,132,532.56/4,259.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.24

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