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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,615.98, 6,371.37 and 2,627.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,615.98, 6,371.37 and 2,627.61 is: 3,626.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,615.98 : 6,371.37 = 2,627.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,615.98/6,371.37 = 2,627.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,615.98x = 6,371.37 × 2,627.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,615.98x = 16,741,475.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,741,475.53/4,615.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,626.85

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