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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,312.93, 6,465.57 and 2,553.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,312.93, 6,465.57 and 2,553.61 is: 3,828.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,312.93 : 6,465.57 = 2,553.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,312.93/6,465.57 = 2,553.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,312.93x = 6,465.57 × 2,553.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,312.93x = 16,510,544.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,510,544.21/4,312.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.15

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