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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,371.07, 6,556.48 and 1,251.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,371.07, 6,556.48 and 1,251.01 is: 1,876.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,371.07 : 6,556.48 = 1,251.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,371.07/6,556.48 = 1,251.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,371.07x = 6,556.48 × 1,251.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,371.07x = 8,202,222.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,202,222.04/4,371.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,876.48

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