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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,082.52, 6,127.54 and 2,525.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,082.52, 6,127.54 and 2,525.57 is: 3,790.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,082.52 : 6,127.54 = 2,525.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,082.52/6,127.54 = 2,525.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,082.52x = 6,127.54 × 2,525.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,082.52x = 15,475,521.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,475,521.04/4,082.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,790.68

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