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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,376.24, 6,565.69 and 2,623.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,376.24, 6,565.69 and 2,623.19 is: 3,935.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,376.24 : 6,565.69 = 2,623.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,376.24/6,565.69 = 2,623.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,376.24x = 6,565.69 × 2,623.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,376.24x = 17,223,052.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,223,052.35/4,376.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,935.59

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