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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,615.95, 6,369.45 and 2,625.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,615.95, 6,369.45 and 2,625.96 is: 3,623.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,615.95 : 6,369.45 = 2,625.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,615.95/6,369.45 = 2,625.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,615.95x = 6,369.45 × 2,625.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,615.95x = 16,725,920.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,725,920.92/4,615.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,623.51

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