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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,373.97, 6,555.83 and 2,153.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,373.97, 6,555.83 and 2,153.82 is: 3,228.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,373.97 : 6,555.83 = 2,153.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,373.97/6,555.83 = 2,153.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,373.97x = 6,555.83 × 2,153.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,373.97x = 14,120,099.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,120,099.66/4,373.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,228.21

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