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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,720.88, 6,514.40 and 2,625.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,720.88, 6,514.40 and 2,625.12 is: 3,622.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,720.88 : 6,514.40 = 2,625.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,720.88/6,514.40 = 2,625.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,720.88x = 6,514.40 × 2,625.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,720.88x = 17,101,081.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,101,081.73/4,720.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,622.44

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