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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,627.97, 6,386.61 and 2,532.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,627.97, 6,386.61 and 2,532.09 is: 3,494.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,627.97 : 6,386.61 = 2,532.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,627.97/6,386.61 = 2,532.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,627.97x = 6,386.61 × 2,532.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,627.97x = 16,171,504.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,171,504.76/4,627.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.30

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