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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,761.01, 6,570.09 and 2,636.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,761.01, 6,570.09 and 2,636.42 is: 3,638.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,761.01 : 6,570.09 = 2,636.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,761.01/6,570.09 = 2,636.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,761.01x = 6,570.09 × 2,636.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,761.01x = 17,321,516.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,321,516.68/4,761.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,638.20

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