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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,393.86, 6,063.36 and 2,624.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,393.86, 6,063.36 and 2,624.41 is: 3,621.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,393.86 : 6,063.36 = 2,624.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,393.86/6,063.36 = 2,624.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,393.86x = 6,063.36 × 2,624.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,393.86x = 15,912,742.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,912,742.62/4,393.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,621.59

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