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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,325.17, 5,968.75 and 2,623.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,325.17, 5,968.75 and 2,623.11 is: 3,619.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,325.17 : 5,968.75 = 2,623.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,325.17/5,968.75 = 2,623.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,325.17x = 5,968.75 × 2,623.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,325.17x = 15,656,663.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,656,663.79/4,325.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,619.90

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