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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,002.63, 5,997.20 and 2,613.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,002.63, 5,997.20 and 2,613.93 is: 3,916.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,002.63 : 5,997.20 = 2,613.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,002.63/5,997.20 = 2,613.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,002.63x = 5,997.20 × 2,613.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,002.63x = 15,676,247.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,676,247.93/4,002.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,916.49

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