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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,321.08, 5,963.32 and 2,553.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,321.08, 5,963.32 and 2,553.66 is: 3,524.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,321.08 : 5,963.32 = 2,553.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,321.08/5,963.32 = 2,553.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,321.08x = 5,963.32 × 2,553.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,321.08x = 15,228,294.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,228,294.94/4,321.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.19

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