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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,625.88, 6,384.48 and 3,211.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,625.88, 6,384.48 and 3,211.56 is: 4,432.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,625.88 : 6,384.48 = 3,211.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,625.88/6,384.48 = 3,211.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,625.88x = 6,384.48 × 3,211.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,625.88x = 20,504,140.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,504,140.59/4,625.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,432.48

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