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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,671.27, 6,445.96 and 2,575.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,671.27, 6,445.96 and 2,575.39 is: 3,553.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,671.27 : 6,445.96 = 2,575.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,671.27/6,445.96 = 2,575.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,671.27x = 6,445.96 × 2,575.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,671.27x = 16,600,860.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,600,860.92/4,671.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,553.82

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