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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,365.15, 6,544.27 and 2,172.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,365.15, 6,544.27 and 2,172.61 is: 3,257.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,365.15 : 6,544.27 = 2,172.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,365.15/6,544.27 = 2,172.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,365.15x = 6,544.27 × 2,172.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,365.15x = 14,218,146.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,218,146.44/4,365.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,257.20

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