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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,866.46, 6,715.71 and 2,628.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,866.46, 6,715.71 and 2,628.33 is: 3,627.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,866.46 : 6,715.71 = 2,628.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,866.46/6,715.71 = 2,628.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,866.46x = 6,715.71 × 2,628.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,866.46x = 17,651,118.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,651,118.85/4,866.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,627.10

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