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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,396.96, 6,066.84 and 2,628.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,396.96, 6,066.84 and 2,628.28 is: 3,626.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,396.96 : 6,066.84 = 2,628.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,396.96/6,066.84 = 2,628.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,396.96x = 6,066.84 × 2,628.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,396.96x = 15,945,354.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,945,354.24/4,396.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,626.45

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