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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,729.98, 6,527.67 and 2,634.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,729.98, 6,527.67 and 2,634.12 is: 3,635.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,729.98 : 6,527.67 = 2,634.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,729.98/6,527.67 = 2,634.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,729.98x = 6,527.67 × 2,634.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,729.98x = 17,194,666.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,194,666.10/4,729.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,635.25

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