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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,481.34, 6,712.76 and 2,626.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,481.34, 6,712.76 and 2,626.82 is: 3,934.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,481.34 : 6,712.76 = 2,626.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,481.34/6,712.76 = 2,626.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,481.34x = 6,712.76 × 2,626.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,481.34x = 17,633,212.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,633,212.22/4,481.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.81

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