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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,867.36, 6,716.95 and 2,629.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,867.36, 6,716.95 and 2,629.24 is: 3,628.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,867.36 : 6,716.95 = 2,629.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,867.36/6,716.95 = 2,629.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,867.36x = 6,716.95 × 2,629.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,867.36x = 17,660,473.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,660,473.62/4,867.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,628.35

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