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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,755.37, 6,562.21 and 2,630.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,755.37, 6,562.21 and 2,630.76 is: 3,630.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,755.37 : 6,562.21 = 2,630.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,755.37/6,562.21 = 2,630.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,755.37x = 6,562.21 × 2,630.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,755.37x = 17,263,599.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,263,599.58/4,755.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,630.34

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