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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,625.36, 6,383 and 2,529.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,625.36, 6,383 and 2,529.48 is: 3,490.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,625.36 : 6,383 = 2,529.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,625.36/6,383 = 2,529.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,625.36x = 6,383 × 2,529.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,625.36x = 16,145,670.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,145,670.84/4,625.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.68

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