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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,725.82, 6,521.63 and 2,629.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,725.82, 6,521.63 and 2,629.94 is: 3,629.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,725.82 : 6,521.63 = 2,629.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,725.82/6,521.63 = 2,629.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,725.82x = 6,521.63 × 2,629.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,725.82x = 17,151,495.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,151,495.60/4,725.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,629.32

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