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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,368.62, 6,550.20 and 2,027.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,368.62, 6,550.20 and 2,027.16 is: 3,039.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,368.62 : 6,550.20 = 2,027.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,368.62/6,550.20 = 2,027.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,368.62x = 6,550.20 × 2,027.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,368.62x = 13,278,303.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,278,303.43/4,368.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,039.47

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