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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,472.34, 6,709.62 and 2,625

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,472.34, 6,709.62 and 2,625 is: 3,938.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,472.34 : 6,709.62 = 2,625 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,472.34/6,709.62 = 2,625/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,472.34x = 6,709.62 × 2,625
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,472.34x = 17,612,752.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,612,752.50/4,472.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.15

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