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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,615.41, 6,369.62 and 2,626.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,615.41, 6,369.62 and 2,626.16 is: 3,624.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,615.41 : 6,369.62 = 2,626.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,615.41/6,369.62 = 2,626.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,615.41x = 6,369.62 × 2,626.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,615.41x = 16,727,596.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,727,596.28/4,615.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,624.29

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