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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,836.50, 6,674.37 and 2,628.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,836.50, 6,674.37 and 2,628.50 is: 3,627.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,836.50 : 6,674.37 = 2,628.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,836.50/6,674.37 = 2,628.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,836.50x = 6,674.37 × 2,628.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,836.50x = 17,543,581.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,543,581.55/4,836.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,627.33

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