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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,472.51, 6,709.91 and 2,625.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,472.51, 6,709.91 and 2,625.26 is: 3,938.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,472.51 : 6,709.91 = 2,625.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,472.51/6,709.91 = 2,625.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,472.51x = 6,709.91 × 2,625.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,472.51x = 17,615,211.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,615,211.65/4,472.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.56

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