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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,615.27, 6,369.41 and 2,626.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,615.27, 6,369.41 and 2,626.46 is: 3,624.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,615.27 : 6,369.41 = 2,626.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,615.27/6,369.41 = 2,626.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,615.27x = 6,369.41 × 2,626.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,615.27x = 16,729,023.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,729,023.08/4,615.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,624.71

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