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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,688.50, 6,470.25 and 2,825.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,688.50, 6,470.25 and 2,825.62 is: 3,899.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,688.50 : 6,470.25 = 2,825.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,688.50/6,470.25 = 2,825.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,688.50x = 6,470.25 × 2,825.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,688.50x = 18,282,467.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,282,467.81/4,688.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,899.43

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