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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,615.83, 6,369.90 and 2,626.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,615.83, 6,369.90 and 2,626.86 is: 3,625.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,615.83 : 6,369.90 = 2,626.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,615.83/6,369.90 = 2,626.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,615.83x = 6,369.90 × 2,626.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,615.83x = 16,732,835.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,732,835.51/4,615.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,625.10

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