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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,625.77, 6,383.49 and 2,636.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,625.77, 6,383.49 and 2,636.44 is: 3,638.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,625.77 : 6,383.49 = 2,636.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,625.77/6,383.49 = 2,636.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,625.77x = 6,383.49 × 2,636.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,625.77x = 16,829,688.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,829,688.38/4,625.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,638.25

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