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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,614.93, 6,368.72 and 2,625.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,614.93, 6,368.72 and 2,625.71 is: 3,623.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,614.93 : 6,368.72 = 2,625.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,614.93/6,368.72 = 2,625.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,614.93x = 6,368.72 × 2,625.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,614.93x = 16,722,366.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,722,366.82/4,614.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,623.54

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