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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,612.61, 6,365.73 and 2,623.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,612.61, 6,365.73 and 2,623.32 is: 3,620.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,612.61 : 6,365.73 = 2,623.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,612.61/6,365.73 = 2,623.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,612.61x = 6,365.73 × 2,623.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,612.61x = 16,699,346.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,699,346.82/4,612.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,620.37

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