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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,628.96, 6,388.07 and 2,533.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,628.96, 6,388.07 and 2,533.09 is: 3,495.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,628.96 : 6,388.07 = 2,533.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,628.96/6,388.07 = 2,533.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,628.96x = 6,388.07 × 2,533.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,628.96x = 16,181,556.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,181,556.24/4,628.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,495.72

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