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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,625.36, 6,382.25 and 2,635.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,625.36, 6,382.25 and 2,635.95 is: 3,637.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,625.36 : 6,382.25 = 2,635.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,625.36/6,382.25 = 2,635.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,625.36x = 6,382.25 × 2,635.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,625.36x = 16,823,278.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,823,278.71/4,625.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637.19

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