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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,708.36, 7,066.77 and 2,625.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,708.36, 7,066.77 and 2,625.31 is: 3,940.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,708.36 : 7,066.77 = 2,625.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,708.36/7,066.77 = 2,625.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,708.36x = 7,066.77 × 2,625.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,708.36x = 18,552,461.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,552,461.95/4,708.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.32

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