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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,436.37, 6,655.10 and 2,126.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,436.37, 6,655.10 and 2,126.25 is: 3,189.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,436.37 : 6,655.10 = 2,126.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,436.37/6,655.10 = 2,126.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,436.37x = 6,655.10 × 2,126.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,436.37x = 14,150,395.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,150,395.74/4,436.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,189.63

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