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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,611.22, 6,363.66 and 2,621.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,611.22, 6,363.66 and 2,621.96 is: 3,618.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,611.22 : 6,363.66 = 2,621.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,611.22/6,363.66 = 2,621.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,611.22x = 6,363.66 × 2,621.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,611.22x = 16,685,261.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,685,261.97/4,611.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,618.41

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