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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,323.35, 5,965.98 and 2,555.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,323.35, 5,965.98 and 2,555.12 is: 3,525.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,323.35 : 5,965.98 = 2,555.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,323.35/5,965.98 = 2,555.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,323.35x = 5,965.98 × 2,555.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,323.35x = 15,243,794.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,243,794.82/4,323.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,525.92

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