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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,262.75, 6,375.62 and 2,503.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,262.75, 6,375.62 and 2,503.56 is: 3,744.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,262.75 : 6,375.62 = 2,503.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,262.75/6,375.62 = 2,503.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,262.75x = 6,375.62 × 2,503.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,262.75x = 15,961,753.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,961,753.47/4,262.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,744.48

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