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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,323.50, 5,966.61 and 2,556.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,323.50, 5,966.61 and 2,556.62 is: 3,528.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,323.50 : 5,966.61 = 2,556.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,323.50/5,966.61 = 2,556.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,323.50x = 5,966.61 × 2,556.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,323.50x = 15,254,354.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,254,354.46/4,323.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.24

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