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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,356.21, 6,011.59 and 2,563.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,356.21, 6,011.59 and 2,563.76 is: 3,537.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,356.21 : 6,011.59 = 2,563.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,356.21/6,011.59 = 2,563.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,356.21x = 6,011.59 × 2,563.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,356.21x = 15,412,247.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,412,247.13/4,356.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.99

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