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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,186.26, 6,267.06 and 2,621.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,186.26, 6,267.06 and 2,621.16 is: 3,924.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,186.26 : 6,267.06 = 2,621.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,186.26/6,267.06 = 2,621.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,186.26x = 6,267.06 × 2,621.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,186.26x = 16,426,966.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,426,966.99/4,186.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,924.02

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