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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,625.83, 6,383.67 and 2,529.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,625.83, 6,383.67 and 2,529.96 is: 3,491.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,625.83 : 6,383.67 = 2,529.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,625.83/6,383.67 = 2,529.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,625.83x = 6,383.67 × 2,529.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,625.83x = 16,150,429.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,150,429.75/4,625.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.36

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