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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,325.16, 5,967.86 and 2,557.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,325.16, 5,967.86 and 2,557.06 is: 3,528.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,325.16 : 5,967.86 = 2,557.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,325.16/5,967.86 = 2,557.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,325.16x = 5,967.86 × 2,557.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,325.16x = 15,260,176.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,260,176.09/4,325.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.23

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