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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,625.51, 6,383.65 and 2,737.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,625.51, 6,383.65 and 2,737.68 is: 3,778.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,625.51 : 6,383.65 = 2,737.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,625.51/6,383.65 = 2,737.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,625.51x = 6,383.65 × 2,737.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,625.51x = 17,476,383.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,476,383.87/4,625.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,778.27

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