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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,514.37, 6,229.25 and 2,626.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,514.37, 6,229.25 and 2,626.56 is: 3,624.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,514.37 : 6,229.25 = 2,626.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,514.37/6,229.25 = 2,626.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,514.37x = 6,229.25 × 2,626.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,514.37x = 16,361,510.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,361,510.37/4,514.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,624.32

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