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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,067.64, 5,615.16 and 2,725.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,067.64, 5,615.16 and 2,725.47 is: 3,762.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,067.64 : 5,615.16 = 2,725.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,067.64/5,615.16 = 2,725.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,067.64x = 5,615.16 × 2,725.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,067.64x = 15,303,950.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,303,950.13/4,067.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,762.37

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