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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,312.73, 6,465.30 and 2,553.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,312.73, 6,465.30 and 2,553.41 is: 3,827.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,312.73 : 6,465.30 = 2,553.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,312.73/6,465.30 = 2,553.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,312.73x = 6,465.30 × 2,553.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,312.73x = 16,508,561.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,508,561.67/4,312.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.87

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