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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,371.62, 6,556.41 and 1,251.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,371.62, 6,556.41 and 1,251.54 is: 1,877.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,371.62 : 6,556.41 = 1,251.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,371.62/6,556.41 = 1,251.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,371.62x = 6,556.41 × 1,251.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,371.62x = 8,205,609.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,205,609.37/4,371.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.02

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