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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,975.63, 7,462.14 and 2,632.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,975.63, 7,462.14 and 2,632.48 is: 3,948.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,975.63 : 7,462.14 = 2,632.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,975.63/7,462.14 = 2,632.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,975.63x = 7,462.14 × 2,632.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,975.63x = 19,643,934.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,643,934.31/4,975.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,948.03

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