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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,388.50, 6,056.13 and 2,525.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,388.50, 6,056.13 and 2,525.50 is: 3,485.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,388.50 : 6,056.13 = 2,525.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,388.50/6,056.13 = 2,525.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,388.50x = 6,056.13 × 2,525.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,388.50x = 15,294,756.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,294,756.32/4,388.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.19

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