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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,096.88, 6,147.84 and 2,636.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,096.88, 6,147.84 and 2,636.96 is: 3,957.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,096.88 : 6,147.84 = 2,636.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,096.88/6,147.84 = 2,636.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,096.88x = 6,147.84 × 2,636.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,096.88x = 16,211,608.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,211,608.17/4,096.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,957.06

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