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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,614.76, 6,368.52 and 2,625.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,614.76, 6,368.52 and 2,625.27 is: 3,622.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,614.76 : 6,368.52 = 2,625.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,614.76/6,368.52 = 2,625.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,614.76x = 6,368.52 × 2,625.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,614.76x = 16,719,084.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,719,084.50/4,614.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,622.96

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