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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,657.62, 6,427.82 and 2,668.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,657.62, 6,427.82 and 2,668.14 is: 3,682.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,657.62 : 6,427.82 = 2,668.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,657.62/6,427.82 = 2,668.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,657.62x = 6,427.82 × 2,668.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,657.62x = 17,150,323.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,150,323.65/4,657.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.21

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