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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,368.96, 6,553.20 and 2,637.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,368.96, 6,553.20 and 2,637.12 is: 3,955.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,368.96 : 6,553.20 = 2,637.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,368.96/6,553.20 = 2,637.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,368.96x = 6,553.20 × 2,637.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,368.96x = 17,281,574.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,281,574.78/4,368.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,955.54

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