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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,316.73, 5,958.08 and 2,525.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,316.73, 5,958.08 and 2,525.04 is: 3,485.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,316.73 : 5,958.08 = 2,525.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,316.73/5,958.08 = 2,525.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,316.73x = 5,958.08 × 2,525.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,316.73x = 15,044,387.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,044,387.17/4,316.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.14

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