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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,625.73, 6,383.46 and 2,529.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,625.73, 6,383.46 and 2,529.87 is: 3,491.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,625.73 : 6,383.46 = 2,529.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,625.73/6,383.46 = 2,529.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,625.73x = 6,383.46 × 2,529.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,625.73x = 16,149,323.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,149,323.95/4,625.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.19

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