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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,625.02, 6,382.54 and 2,529.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,625.02, 6,382.54 and 2,529.14 is: 3,490.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,625.02 : 6,382.54 = 2,529.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,625.02/6,382.54 = 2,529.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,625.02x = 6,382.54 × 2,529.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,625.02x = 16,142,337.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,142,337.22/4,625.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.22

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