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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,725.27, 7,095.15 and 2,538.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,725.27, 7,095.15 and 2,538.27 is: 3,811.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,725.27 : 7,095.15 = 2,538.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,725.27/7,095.15 = 2,538.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,725.27x = 7,095.15 × 2,538.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,725.27x = 18,009,406.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,009,406.39/4,725.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,811.30

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