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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,375.44, 6,563.25 and 2,439.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,375.44, 6,563.25 and 2,439.96 is: 3,659.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,375.44 : 6,563.25 = 2,439.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,375.44/6,563.25 = 2,439.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,375.44x = 6,563.25 × 2,439.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,375.44x = 16,014,067.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,014,067.47/4,375.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,659.99

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