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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,622.77, 6,382.85 and 3,626.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,622.77, 6,382.85 and 3,626.32 is: 5,007.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,622.77 : 6,382.85 = 3,626.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,622.77/6,382.85 = 3,626.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,622.77x = 6,382.85 × 3,626.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,622.77x = 23,146,254.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,146,254.89/4,622.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,007.01

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