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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,622.76, 6,376.59 and 4,034.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,622.76, 6,376.59 and 4,034.70 is: 5,565.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,622.76 : 6,376.59 = 4,034.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,622.76/6,376.59 = 4,034.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,622.76x = 6,376.59 × 4,034.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,622.76x = 25,727,627.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,727,627.67/4,622.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,565.43

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