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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,625.87, 6,383.88 and 2,529.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,625.87, 6,383.88 and 2,529.99 is: 3,491.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,625.87 : 6,383.88 = 2,529.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,625.87/6,383.88 = 2,529.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,625.87x = 6,383.88 × 2,529.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,625.87x = 16,151,152.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,151,152.56/4,625.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.49

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