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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,505.62, 6,217.33 and 2,642.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,505.62, 6,217.33 and 2,642.26 is: 3,646.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,505.62 : 6,217.33 = 2,642.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,505.62/6,217.33 = 2,642.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,505.62x = 6,217.33 × 2,642.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,505.62x = 16,427,802.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,427,802.37/4,505.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,646.07

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