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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,475.56, 6,716.22 and 2,425

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,475.56, 6,716.22 and 2,425 is: 3,639.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,475.56 : 6,716.22 = 2,425 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,475.56/6,716.22 = 2,425/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,475.56x = 6,716.22 × 2,425
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,475.56x = 16,286,833.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,286,833.50/4,475.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,639.06

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