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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,322.32, 5,963.16 and 2,553.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,322.32, 5,963.16 and 2,553.28 is: 3,522.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,322.32 : 5,963.16 = 2,553.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,322.32/5,963.16 = 2,553.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,322.32x = 5,963.16 × 2,553.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,322.32x = 15,225,617.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,225,617.16/4,322.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,522.56

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