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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,391.85, 6,060.69 and 2,623.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,391.85, 6,060.69 and 2,623.13 is: 3,619.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,391.85 : 6,060.69 = 2,623.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,391.85/6,060.69 = 2,623.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,391.85x = 6,060.69 × 2,623.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,391.85x = 15,897,947.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,897,947.46/4,391.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,619.87

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