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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,309.62, 5,947.11 and 2,633.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,309.62, 5,947.11 and 2,633.83 is: 3,634.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,309.62 : 5,947.11 = 2,633.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,309.62/5,947.11 = 2,633.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,309.62x = 5,947.11 × 2,633.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,309.62x = 15,663,676.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,663,676.73/4,309.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,634.58

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