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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,615.70, 6,369.20 and 2,626.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,615.70, 6,369.20 and 2,626.14 is: 3,623.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,615.70 : 6,369.20 = 2,626.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,615.70/6,369.20 = 2,626.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,615.70x = 6,369.20 × 2,626.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,615.70x = 16,726,410.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,726,410.89/4,615.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,623.81

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