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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,625.57, 6,383.39 and 2,529.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,625.57, 6,383.39 and 2,529.70 is: 3,491.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,625.57 : 6,383.39 = 2,529.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,625.57/6,383.39 = 2,529.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,625.57x = 6,383.39 × 2,529.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,625.57x = 16,148,061.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,148,061.68/4,625.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.04

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