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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,451.73, 6,137.80 and 2,855.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,451.73, 6,137.80 and 2,855.56 is: 3,937.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,451.73 : 6,137.80 = 2,855.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,451.73/6,137.80 = 2,855.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,451.73x = 6,137.80 × 2,855.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,451.73x = 17,526,856.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,526,856.17/4,451.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,937.09

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