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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,525.72, 6,245.42 and 2,536.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,525.72, 6,245.42 and 2,536.32 is: 3,500.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,525.72 : 6,245.42 = 2,536.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,525.72/6,245.42 = 2,536.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,525.72x = 6,245.42 × 2,536.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,525.72x = 15,840,383.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,840,383.65/4,525.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.08

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