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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,316.72, 5,957.53 and 2,639.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,316.72, 5,957.53 and 2,639.11 is: 3,642.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,316.72 : 5,957.53 = 2,639.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,316.72/5,957.53 = 2,639.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,316.72x = 5,957.53 × 2,639.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,316.72x = 15,722,577.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,722,577.00/4,316.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,642.25

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