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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,725.54, 6,521.85 and 2,862.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,725.54, 6,521.85 and 2,862.54 is: 3,950.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,725.54 : 6,521.85 = 2,862.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,725.54/6,521.85 = 2,862.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,725.54x = 6,521.85 × 2,862.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,725.54x = 18,669,056.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,669,056.50/4,725.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.67

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