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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,325.77, 5,968.02 and 2,556.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,325.77, 5,968.02 and 2,556.13 is: 3,526.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,325.77 : 5,968.02 = 2,556.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,325.77/5,968.02 = 2,556.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,325.77x = 5,968.02 × 2,556.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,325.77x = 15,255,034.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,255,034.96/4,325.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,526.55

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