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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,752.39, 6,557.73 and 2,627.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,752.39, 6,557.73 and 2,627.63 is: 3,625.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,752.39 : 6,557.73 = 2,627.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,752.39/6,557.73 = 2,627.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,752.39x = 6,557.73 × 2,627.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,752.39x = 17,231,274.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,231,274.94/4,752.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,625.81

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