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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,615.76, 6,370.10 and 2,626.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,615.76, 6,370.10 and 2,626.96 is: 3,625.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,615.76 : 6,370.10 = 2,626.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,615.76/6,370.10 = 2,626.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,615.76x = 6,370.10 × 2,626.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,615.76x = 16,733,997.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,733,997.90/4,615.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,625.40

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