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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,001.33, 6,002.02 and 2,623.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,001.33, 6,002.02 and 2,623.39 is: 3,935.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,001.33 : 6,002.02 = 2,623.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,001.33/6,002.02 = 2,623.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,001.33x = 6,002.02 × 2,623.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,001.33x = 15,745,639.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,745,639.25/4,001.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,935.10

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