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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,707.61, 7,055.71 and 2,625.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,707.61, 7,055.71 and 2,625.40 is: 3,934.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,707.61 : 7,055.71 = 2,625.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,707.61/7,055.71 = 2,625.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,707.61x = 7,055.71 × 2,625.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,707.61x = 18,524,061.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,524,061.03/4,707.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,934.92

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