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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,392.14, 6,061.28 and 2,624.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,392.14, 6,061.28 and 2,624.76 is: 3,622.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,392.14 : 6,061.28 = 2,624.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,392.14/6,061.28 = 2,624.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,392.14x = 6,061.28 × 2,624.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,392.14x = 15,909,392.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,909,392.17/4,392.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,622.25

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