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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,625.48, 6,384.35 and 2,856.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,625.48, 6,384.35 and 2,856.08 is: 3,942.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,625.48 : 6,384.35 = 2,856.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,625.48/6,384.35 = 2,856.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,625.48x = 6,384.35 × 2,856.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,625.48x = 18,234,237.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,234,237.45/4,625.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,942.13

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