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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,263.72, 6,395.58 and 2,533.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,263.72, 6,395.58 and 2,533.80 is: 3,800.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,263.72 : 6,395.58 = 2,533.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,263.72/6,395.58 = 2,533.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,263.72x = 6,395.58 × 2,533.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,263.72x = 16,205,120.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,205,120.60/4,263.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,800.70

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