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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,377.76, 6,563.16 and 2,526.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,377.76, 6,563.16 and 2,526.78 is: 3,788.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,377.76 : 6,563.16 = 2,526.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,377.76/6,563.16 = 2,526.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,377.76x = 6,563.16 × 2,526.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,377.76x = 16,583,687.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,583,687.47/4,377.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.17

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