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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,720.88, 6,514.83 and 2,625.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,720.88, 6,514.83 and 2,625.01 is: 3,622.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,720.88 : 6,514.83 = 2,625.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,720.88/6,514.83 = 2,625.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,720.88x = 6,514.83 × 2,625.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,720.88x = 17,101,477.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,101,477.61/4,720.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,622.52

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