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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,725.04, 6,521.22 and 2,862.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,725.04, 6,521.22 and 2,862.04 is: 3,950.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,725.04 : 6,521.22 = 2,862.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,725.04/6,521.22 = 2,862.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,725.04x = 6,521.22 × 2,862.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,725.04x = 18,663,992.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,663,992.49/4,725.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.02

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