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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,253.58, 6,373.17 and 2,606.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,253.58, 6,373.17 and 2,606.69 is: 3,905.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,253.58 : 6,373.17 = 2,606.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,253.58/6,373.17 = 2,606.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,253.58x = 6,373.17 × 2,606.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,253.58x = 16,612,894.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,612,894.44/4,253.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.63

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