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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,261.41, 6,396.27 and 2,621.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,261.41, 6,396.27 and 2,621.16 is: 3,934.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,261.41 : 6,396.27 = 2,621.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,261.41/6,396.27 = 2,621.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,261.41x = 6,396.27 × 2,621.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,261.41x = 16,765,637.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,765,637.24/4,261.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.29

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