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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,305.56, 5,939.87 and 2,625.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,305.56, 5,939.87 and 2,625.62 is: 3,622.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,305.56 : 5,939.87 = 2,625.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,305.56/5,939.87 = 2,625.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,305.56x = 5,939.87 × 2,625.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,305.56x = 15,595,798.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,595,798.64/4,305.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,622.25

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