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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,615.84, 6,369.04 and 2,626.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,615.84, 6,369.04 and 2,626.08 is: 3,623.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,615.84 : 6,369.04 = 2,626.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,615.84/6,369.04 = 2,626.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,615.84x = 6,369.04 × 2,626.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,615.84x = 16,725,608.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,725,608.56/4,615.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,623.52

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