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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,004.40, 6,006.62 and 2,626.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,004.40, 6,006.62 and 2,626.46 is: 3,939.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,004.40 : 6,006.62 = 2,626.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,004.40/6,006.62 = 2,626.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,004.40x = 6,006.62 × 2,626.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,004.40x = 15,776,146.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,776,146.22/4,004.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,939.70

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