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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,611.57, 6,363.96 and 2,622.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,611.57, 6,363.96 and 2,622.12 is: 3,618.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,611.57 : 6,363.96 = 2,622.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,611.57/6,363.96 = 2,622.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,611.57x = 6,363.96 × 2,622.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,611.57x = 16,687,066.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,687,066.80/4,611.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,618.52

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