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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,387.26, 6,575.43 and 2,196.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,387.26, 6,575.43 and 2,196.63 is: 3,292.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,387.26 : 6,575.43 = 2,196.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,387.26/6,575.43 = 2,196.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,387.26x = 6,575.43 × 2,196.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,387.26x = 14,443,786.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,443,786.80/4,387.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.21

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