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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,621.04, 6,376.96 and 2,525.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,621.04, 6,376.96 and 2,525.12 is: 3,484.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,621.04 : 6,376.96 = 2,525.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,621.04/6,376.96 = 2,525.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,621.04x = 6,376.96 × 2,525.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,621.04x = 16,102,589.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,102,589.24/4,621.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,484.62

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