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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,936.12, 7,406.26 and 2,627

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,936.12, 7,406.26 and 2,627 is: 3,941.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,936.12 : 7,406.26 = 2,627 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,936.12/7,406.26 = 2,627/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,936.12x = 7,406.26 × 2,627
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,936.12x = 19,456,245.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,456,245.02/4,936.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,941.61

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