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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,204.43, 6,313.68 and 2,626.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,204.43, 6,313.68 and 2,626.82 is: 3,944.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,204.43 : 6,313.68 = 2,626.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,204.43/6,313.68 = 2,626.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,204.43x = 6,313.68 × 2,626.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,204.43x = 16,584,856.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,584,856.20/4,204.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,944.61

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