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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,866.46, 6,715.72 and 2,628.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,866.46, 6,715.72 and 2,628.34 is: 3,627.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,866.46 : 6,715.72 = 2,628.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,866.46/6,715.72 = 2,628.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,866.46x = 6,715.72 × 2,628.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,866.46x = 17,651,167.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,651,167.22/4,866.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,627.11

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