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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,181.96, 6,268.73 and 2,623.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,181.96, 6,268.73 and 2,623.06 is: 3,931.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,181.96 : 6,268.73 = 2,623.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,181.96/6,268.73 = 2,623.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,181.96x = 6,268.73 × 2,623.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,181.96x = 16,443,254.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,443,254.91/4,181.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,931.95

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