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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,627.17, 6,385.36 and 2,531.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,627.17, 6,385.36 and 2,531.25 is: 3,493.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,627.17 : 6,385.36 = 2,531.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,627.17/6,385.36 = 2,531.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,627.17x = 6,385.36 × 2,531.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,627.17x = 16,162,942.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,162,942.50/4,627.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,493.05

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