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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,267.61, 6,405.41 and 2,627.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,267.61, 6,405.41 and 2,627.36 is: 3,943.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,267.61 : 6,405.41 = 2,627.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,267.61/6,405.41 = 2,627.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,267.61x = 6,405.41 × 2,627.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,267.61x = 16,829,272.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,829,272.85/4,267.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,943.49

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