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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,266.03, 6,405.99 and 2,632.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,266.03, 6,405.99 and 2,632.96 is: 3,953.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,266.03 : 6,405.99 = 2,632.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,266.03/6,405.99 = 2,632.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,266.03x = 6,405.99 × 2,632.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,266.03x = 16,866,699.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,866,699.42/4,266.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,953.72

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