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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,713.55, 6,504.91 and 2,825.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,713.55, 6,504.91 and 2,825.44 is: 3,899.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,713.55 : 6,504.91 = 2,825.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,713.55/6,504.91 = 2,825.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,713.55x = 6,504.91 × 2,825.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,713.55x = 18,379,209.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,379,209.58/4,713.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,899.23

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