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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,375.12, 6,564.78 and 2,184.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,375.12, 6,564.78 and 2,184.16 is: 3,277.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,375.12 : 6,564.78 = 2,184.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,375.12/6,564.78 = 2,184.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,375.12x = 6,564.78 × 2,184.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,375.12x = 14,338,529.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,338,529.88/4,375.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,277.29

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