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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,263.61, 6,396.65 and 2,073.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,263.61, 6,396.65 and 2,073.57 is: 3,110.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,263.61 : 6,396.65 = 2,073.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,263.61/6,396.65 = 2,073.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,263.61x = 6,396.65 × 2,073.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,263.61x = 13,263,923.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,263,923.10/4,263.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.96

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