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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,088.97, 6,133.49 and 2,629.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,088.97, 6,133.49 and 2,629.14 is: 3,943.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,088.97 : 6,133.49 = 2,629.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,088.97/6,133.49 = 2,629.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,088.97x = 6,133.49 × 2,629.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,088.97x = 16,125,790.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,125,790.75/4,088.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,943.73

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