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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,246.38, 6,369.12 and 2,600.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,246.38, 6,369.12 and 2,600.06 is: 3,899.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,246.38 : 6,369.12 = 2,600.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,246.38/6,369.12 = 2,600.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,246.38x = 6,369.12 × 2,600.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,246.38x = 16,560,062.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,560,062.30/4,246.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,899.81

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