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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,615.61, 6,368.69 and 2,626.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,615.61, 6,368.69 and 2,626.05 is: 3,623.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,615.61 : 6,368.69 = 2,626.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,615.61/6,368.69 = 2,626.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,615.61x = 6,368.69 × 2,626.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,615.61x = 16,724,498.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,724,498.37/4,615.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,623.46

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