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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,720.96, 6,515.22 and 2,625.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,720.96, 6,515.22 and 2,625.04 is: 3,622.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,720.96 : 6,515.22 = 2,625.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,720.96/6,515.22 = 2,625.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,720.96x = 6,515.22 × 2,625.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,720.96x = 17,102,713.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,102,713.11/4,720.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,622.72

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