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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,627.94, 6,386.56 and 2,532.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,627.94, 6,386.56 and 2,532.07 is: 3,494.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,627.94 : 6,386.56 = 2,532.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,627.94/6,386.56 = 2,532.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,627.94x = 6,386.56 × 2,532.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,627.94x = 16,171,185.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,171,185.05/4,627.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.25

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