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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,535.97, 6,259.83 and 2,647.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,535.97, 6,259.83 and 2,647.26 is: 3,653.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,535.97 : 6,259.83 = 2,647.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,535.97/6,259.83 = 2,647.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,535.97x = 6,259.83 × 2,647.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,535.97x = 16,571,397.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,571,397.57/4,535.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,653.33

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