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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,625.93, 6,382.39 and 2,737.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,625.93, 6,382.39 and 2,737.73 is: 3,777.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,625.93 : 6,382.39 = 2,737.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,625.93/6,382.39 = 2,737.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,625.93x = 6,382.39 × 2,737.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,625.93x = 17,473,246.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,473,246.89/4,625.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,777.24

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