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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,621.76, 6,377.97 and 2,632.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,621.76, 6,377.97 and 2,632.43 is: 3,632.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,621.76 : 6,377.97 = 2,632.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,621.76/6,377.97 = 2,632.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,621.76x = 6,377.97 × 2,632.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,621.76x = 16,789,585.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,789,585.38/4,621.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,632.73

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