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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,084.52, 6,129.50 and 2,624.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,084.52, 6,129.50 and 2,624.72 is: 3,938.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,084.52 : 6,129.50 = 2,624.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,084.52/6,129.50 = 2,624.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,084.52x = 6,129.50 × 2,624.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,084.52x = 16,088,177.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,088,177.47/4,084.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.82

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