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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,725.63, 7,086.93 and 1,562.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,725.63, 7,086.93 and 1,562.48 is: 2,343.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,725.63 : 7,086.93 = 1,562.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,725.63/7,086.93 = 1,562.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,725.63x = 7,086.93 × 1,562.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,725.63x = 11,073,186.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,073,186.39/4,725.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,343.22

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