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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,373.77, 6,562.29 and 2,620.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,373.77, 6,562.29 and 2,620.01 is: 3,930.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,373.77 : 6,562.29 = 2,620.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,373.77/6,562.29 = 2,620.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,373.77x = 6,562.29 × 2,620.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,373.77x = 17,193,265.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,193,265.42/4,373.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,930.99

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