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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,425.04, 6,106.20 and 2,562.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,425.04, 6,106.20 and 2,562.16 is: 3,535.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,425.04 : 6,106.20 = 2,562.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,425.04/6,106.20 = 2,562.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,425.04x = 6,106.20 × 2,562.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,425.04x = 15,645,061.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,645,061.39/4,425.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.58

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