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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,623.61, 6,380.55 and 2,527.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,623.61, 6,380.55 and 2,527.73 is: 3,488.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,623.61 : 6,380.55 = 2,527.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,623.61/6,380.55 = 2,527.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,623.61x = 6,380.55 × 2,527.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,623.61x = 16,128,307.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,128,307.65/4,623.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,488.25

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