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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,750.66, 6,555.79 and 2,626.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,750.66, 6,555.79 and 2,626.37 is: 3,624.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,750.66 : 6,555.79 = 2,626.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,750.66/6,555.79 = 2,626.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,750.66x = 6,555.79 × 2,626.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,750.66x = 17,217,930.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,217,930.18/4,750.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,624.32

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