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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,615.51, 6,369.56 and 2,626.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,615.51, 6,369.56 and 2,626.15 is: 3,624.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,615.51 : 6,369.56 = 2,626.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,615.51/6,369.56 = 2,626.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,615.51x = 6,369.56 × 2,626.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,615.51x = 16,727,419.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,727,419.99/4,615.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,624.18

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