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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,625.44, 6,383.10 and 2,529.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,625.44, 6,383.10 and 2,529.56 is: 3,490.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,625.44 : 6,383.10 = 2,529.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,625.44/6,383.10 = 2,529.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,625.44x = 6,383.10 × 2,529.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,625.44x = 16,146,459.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,146,459.88/4,625.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.80

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