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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,615.15, 6,368.97 and 2,625.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,615.15, 6,368.97 and 2,625.72 is: 3,623.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,615.15 : 6,368.97 = 2,625.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,615.15/6,368.97 = 2,625.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,615.15x = 6,368.97 × 2,625.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,615.15x = 16,723,100.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,723,100.06/4,615.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,623.53

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