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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,711.70, 7,056.26 and 2,626.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,711.70, 7,056.26 and 2,626.53 is: 3,933.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,711.70 : 7,056.26 = 2,626.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,711.70/7,056.26 = 2,626.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,711.70x = 7,056.26 × 2,626.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,711.70x = 18,533,449.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,533,449.86/4,711.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,933.49

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