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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,625.58, 6,383.33 and 2,529.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,625.58, 6,383.33 and 2,529.71 is: 3,491.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,625.58 : 6,383.33 = 2,529.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,625.58/6,383.33 = 2,529.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,625.58x = 6,383.33 × 2,529.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,625.58x = 16,147,929.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,147,929.17/4,625.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.01

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