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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,375.81, 6,566.24 and 2,621.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,375.81, 6,566.24 and 2,621.35 is: 3,933.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,375.81 : 6,566.24 = 2,621.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,375.81/6,566.24 = 2,621.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,375.81x = 6,566.24 × 2,621.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,375.81x = 17,212,413.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,212,413.22/4,375.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,933.54

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