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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,316.59, 5,955.93 and 2,547.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,316.59, 5,955.93 and 2,547.25 is: 3,514.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,316.59 : 5,955.93 = 2,547.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,316.59/5,955.93 = 2,547.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,316.59x = 5,955.93 × 2,547.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,316.59x = 15,171,227.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,171,227.80/4,316.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.63

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