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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,635.25, 6,953.90 and 2,168.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,635.25, 6,953.90 and 2,168.73 is: 3,253.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,635.25 : 6,953.90 = 2,168.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,635.25/6,953.90 = 2,168.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,635.25x = 6,953.90 × 2,168.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,635.25x = 15,081,120.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,081,120.70/4,635.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,253.57

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