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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,513.68, 6,229.08 and 2,625.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,513.68, 6,229.08 and 2,625.21 is: 3,622.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,513.68 : 6,229.08 = 2,625.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,513.68/6,229.08 = 2,625.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,513.68x = 6,229.08 × 2,625.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,513.68x = 16,352,643.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,352,643.11/4,513.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,622.91

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