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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,750.62, 6,555.82 and 2,626.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,750.62, 6,555.82 and 2,626.30 is: 3,624.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,750.62 : 6,555.82 = 2,626.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,750.62/6,555.82 = 2,626.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,750.62x = 6,555.82 × 2,626.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,750.62x = 17,217,550.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,217,550.07/4,750.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,624.27

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