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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,212.69, 6,316.56 and 2,525.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,212.69, 6,316.56 and 2,525.76 is: 3,787.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,212.69 : 6,316.56 = 2,525.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,212.69/6,316.56 = 2,525.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,212.69x = 6,316.56 × 2,525.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,212.69x = 15,954,114.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,954,114.59/4,212.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.16

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