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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,377.84, 6,563.52 and 2,646.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,377.84, 6,563.52 and 2,646.06 is: 3,967.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,377.84 : 6,563.52 = 2,646.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,377.84/6,563.52 = 2,646.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,377.84x = 6,563.52 × 2,646.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,377.84x = 17,367,467.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,367,467.73/4,377.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,967.13

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