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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,101.62, 6,147.23 and 2,620.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,101.62, 6,147.23 and 2,620.27 is: 3,927.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,101.62 : 6,147.23 = 2,620.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,101.62/6,147.23 = 2,620.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,101.62x = 6,147.23 × 2,620.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,101.62x = 16,107,402.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,107,402.35/4,101.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,927.08

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