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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,363.44, 6,021.56 and 2,595.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,363.44, 6,021.56 and 2,595.12 is: 3,581.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,363.44 : 6,021.56 = 2,595.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,363.44/6,021.56 = 2,595.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,363.44x = 6,021.56 × 2,595.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,363.44x = 15,626,670.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,626,670.79/4,363.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,581.27

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