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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,625.26, 6,382.74 and 2,529.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,625.26, 6,382.74 and 2,529.25 is: 3,490.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,625.26 : 6,382.74 = 2,529.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,625.26/6,382.74 = 2,529.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,625.26x = 6,382.74 × 2,529.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,625.26x = 16,143,545.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,143,545.15/4,625.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.30

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