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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,361.23, 6,017.61 and 2,593.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,361.23, 6,017.61 and 2,593.27 is: 3,578.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,361.23 : 6,017.61 = 2,593.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,361.23/6,017.61 = 2,593.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,361.23x = 6,017.61 × 2,593.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,361.23x = 15,605,287.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,605,287.48/4,361.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,578.18

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