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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,388.67, 6,573.89 and 2,628.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,388.67, 6,573.89 and 2,628.13 is: 3,936.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,388.67 : 6,573.89 = 2,628.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,388.67/6,573.89 = 2,628.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,388.67x = 6,573.89 × 2,628.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,388.67x = 17,277,037.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,277,037.53/4,388.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,936.74

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