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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,013.86, 6,023.91 and 2,626.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,013.86, 6,023.91 and 2,626.81 is: 3,942.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,013.86 : 6,023.91 = 2,626.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,013.86/6,023.91 = 2,626.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,013.86x = 6,023.91 × 2,626.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,013.86x = 15,823,667.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,823,667.03/4,013.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,942.26

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