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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,363.72, 6,022.14 and 2,571.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,363.72, 6,022.14 and 2,571.72 is: 3,549.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,363.72 : 6,022.14 = 2,571.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,363.72/6,022.14 = 2,571.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,363.72x = 6,022.14 × 2,571.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,363.72x = 15,487,257.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,487,257.88/4,363.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.10

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