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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,475.65, 6,702.68 and 2,621.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,475.65, 6,702.68 and 2,621.26 is: 3,925.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,475.65 : 6,702.68 = 2,621.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,475.65/6,702.68 = 2,621.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,475.65x = 6,702.68 × 2,621.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,475.65x = 17,569,433.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,569,433.46/4,475.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,925.56

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