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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,750.38, 6,555.51 and 2,625.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,750.38, 6,555.51 and 2,625.84 is: 3,623.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,750.38 : 6,555.51 = 2,625.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,750.38/6,555.51 = 2,625.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,750.38x = 6,555.51 × 2,625.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,750.38x = 17,213,720.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,213,720.38/4,750.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,623.65

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