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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,268.99, 6,408.95 and 3,623.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,268.99, 6,408.95 and 3,623.82 is: 5,440.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,268.99 : 6,408.95 = 3,623.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,268.99/6,408.95 = 3,623.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,268.99x = 6,408.95 × 3,623.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,268.99x = 23,224,863.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,224,863.07/4,268.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,440.37

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