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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,182.96, 6,270.23 and 2,624.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,182.96, 6,270.23 and 2,624.06 is: 3,933.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,182.96 : 6,270.23 = 2,624.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,182.96/6,270.23 = 2,624.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,182.96x = 6,270.23 × 2,624.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,182.96x = 16,453,459.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,453,459.73/4,182.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,933.45

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