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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,425.66, 6,107.16 and 2,536.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,425.66, 6,107.16 and 2,536.86 is: 3,500.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,425.66 : 6,107.16 = 2,536.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,425.66/6,107.16 = 2,536.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,425.66x = 6,107.16 × 2,536.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,425.66x = 15,493,009.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,493,009.92/4,425.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.72

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