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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,625.16, 6,382.52 and 2,835.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,625.16, 6,382.52 and 2,835.62 is: 3,913.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,625.16 : 6,382.52 = 2,835.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,625.16/6,382.52 = 2,835.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,625.16x = 6,382.52 × 2,835.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,625.16x = 18,098,355.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,098,355.27/4,625.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,913.02

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