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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,615.29, 6,369.39 and 2,626.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,615.29, 6,369.39 and 2,626.02 is: 3,624.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,615.29 : 6,369.39 = 2,626.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,615.29/6,369.39 = 2,626.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,615.29x = 6,369.39 × 2,626.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,615.29x = 16,726,145.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,726,145.53/4,615.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,624.07

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