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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,391.28, 6,059.91 and 2,625.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,391.28, 6,059.91 and 2,625.24 is: 3,622.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,391.28 : 6,059.91 = 2,625.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,391.28/6,059.91 = 2,625.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,391.28x = 6,059.91 × 2,625.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,391.28x = 15,908,718.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,908,718.13/4,391.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,622.80

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