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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,806.53, 7,212.09 and 2,615.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,806.53, 7,212.09 and 2,615.26 is: 3,924.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,806.53 : 7,212.09 = 2,615.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,806.53/7,212.09 = 2,615.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,806.53x = 7,212.09 × 2,615.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,806.53x = 18,861,482.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,861,482.27/4,806.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,924.14

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