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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,153.67, 6,232.61 and 2,593.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,153.67, 6,232.61 and 2,593.34 is: 3,891.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,153.67 : 6,232.61 = 2,593.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,153.67/6,232.61 = 2,593.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,153.67x = 6,232.61 × 2,593.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,153.67x = 16,163,252.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,163,252.14/4,153.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,891.32

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