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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,273.85, 6,412.14 and 2,628.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,273.85, 6,412.14 and 2,628.13 is: 3,943.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,273.85 : 6,412.14 = 2,628.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,273.85/6,412.14 = 2,628.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,273.85x = 6,412.14 × 2,628.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,273.85x = 16,851,937.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,851,937.50/4,273.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,943.03

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