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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,372.15, 6,560.63 and 2,063.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,372.15, 6,560.63 and 2,063.59 is: 3,096.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,372.15 : 6,560.63 = 2,063.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,372.15/6,560.63 = 2,063.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,372.15x = 6,560.63 × 2,063.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,372.15x = 13,538,440.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,538,440.14/4,372.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,096.52

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