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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,615.60, 6,369.93 and 2,625.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,615.60, 6,369.93 and 2,625.73 is: 3,623.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,615.60 : 6,369.93 = 2,625.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,615.60/6,369.93 = 2,625.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,615.60x = 6,369.93 × 2,625.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,615.60x = 16,725,716.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,725,716.30/4,615.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,623.74

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