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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,625.14, 6,382.66 and 2,529.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,625.14, 6,382.66 and 2,529.28 is: 3,490.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,625.14 : 6,382.66 = 2,529.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,625.14/6,382.66 = 2,529.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,625.14x = 6,382.66 × 2,529.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,625.14x = 16,143,534.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,143,534.28/4,625.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.39

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