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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,750.37, 6,555.48 and 2,626.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,750.37, 6,555.48 and 2,626.04 is: 3,623.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,750.37 : 6,555.48 = 2,626.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,750.37/6,555.48 = 2,626.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,750.37x = 6,555.48 × 2,626.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,750.37x = 17,214,939.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,214,939.57/4,750.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,623.92

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