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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,327.56, 6,489.72 and 2,377.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,327.56, 6,489.72 and 2,377.08 is: 3,564.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,327.56 : 6,489.72 = 2,377.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,327.56/6,489.72 = 2,377.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,327.56x = 6,489.72 × 2,377.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,327.56x = 15,426,583.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,426,583.62/4,327.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.73

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