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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,376.27, 6,556.98 and 2,641.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,376.27, 6,556.98 and 2,641.25 is: 3,957.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,376.27 : 6,556.98 = 2,641.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,376.27/6,556.98 = 2,641.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,376.27x = 6,556.98 × 2,641.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,376.27x = 17,318,623.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,318,623.43/4,376.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,957.39

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