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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,013.23, 6,019.87 and 2,635.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,013.23, 6,019.87 and 2,635.29 is: 3,952.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,013.23 : 6,019.87 = 2,635.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,013.23/6,019.87 = 2,635.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,013.23x = 6,019.87 × 2,635.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,013.23x = 15,864,059.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,864,059.94/4,013.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,952.94

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