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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,720.56, 6,514.39 and 2,625.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,720.56, 6,514.39 and 2,625.09 is: 3,622.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,720.56 : 6,514.39 = 2,625.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,720.56/6,514.39 = 2,625.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,720.56x = 6,514.39 × 2,625.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,720.56x = 17,100,869.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,100,869.77/4,720.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,622.63

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