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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,039.51, 5,575.63 and 2,623.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,039.51, 5,575.63 and 2,623.12 is: 3,620.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,039.51 : 5,575.63 = 2,623.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,039.51/5,575.63 = 2,623.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,039.51x = 5,575.63 × 2,623.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,039.51x = 14,625,546.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,625,546.57/4,039.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,620.62

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