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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,627.91, 6,386.61 and 2,532.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,627.91, 6,386.61 and 2,532.08 is: 3,494.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,627.91 : 6,386.61 = 2,532.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,627.91/6,386.61 = 2,532.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,627.91x = 6,386.61 × 2,532.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,627.91x = 16,171,362.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,171,362.86/4,627.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.32

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