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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,757.94, 6,566.61 and 3,625.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,757.94, 6,566.61 and 3,625.11 is: 5,003.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,757.94 : 6,566.61 = 3,625.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,757.94/6,566.61 = 3,625.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,757.94x = 6,566.61 × 3,625.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,757.94x = 23,804,687.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,804,687.85/4,757.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,003.15

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