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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,363.77, 6,022.45 and 2,571.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,363.77, 6,022.45 and 2,571.81 is: 3,549.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,363.77 : 6,022.45 = 2,571.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,363.77/6,022.45 = 2,571.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,363.77x = 6,022.45 × 2,571.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,363.77x = 15,488,594.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,488,594.70/4,363.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.36

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