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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,263.42, 6,399.26 and 2,623.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,263.42, 6,399.26 and 2,623.16 is: 3,937.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,263.42 : 6,399.26 = 2,623.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,263.42/6,399.26 = 2,623.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,263.42x = 6,399.26 × 2,623.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,263.42x = 16,786,282.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,786,282.86/4,263.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,937.28

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