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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,670.96, 6,445.60 and 2,627.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,670.96, 6,445.60 and 2,627.17 is: 3,625.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,670.96 : 6,445.60 = 2,627.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,670.96/6,445.60 = 2,627.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,670.96x = 6,445.60 × 2,627.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,670.96x = 16,933,674.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,933,674.12/4,670.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,625.31

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