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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,391.07, 6,059.67 and 2,623.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,391.07, 6,059.67 and 2,623.71 is: 3,620.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,391.07 : 6,059.67 = 2,623.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,391.07/6,059.67 = 2,623.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,391.07x = 6,059.67 × 2,623.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,391.07x = 15,898,816.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,898,816.78/4,391.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,620.72

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