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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,611.62, 6,906.08 and 2,632.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,611.62, 6,906.08 and 2,632.37 is: 3,942.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,611.62 : 6,906.08 = 2,632.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,611.62/6,906.08 = 2,632.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,611.62x = 6,906.08 × 2,632.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,611.62x = 18,179,310.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,179,310.12/4,611.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,942.07

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