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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,368.03, 6,027.41 and 2,551.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,368.03, 6,027.41 and 2,551.10 is: 3,520.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,368.03 : 6,027.41 = 2,551.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,368.03/6,027.41 = 2,551.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,368.03x = 6,027.41 × 2,551.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,368.03x = 15,376,501.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,376,501.89/4,368.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,520.24

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