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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,965.86, 7,450.82 and 2,625.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,965.86, 7,450.82 and 2,625.24 is: 3,938.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,965.86 : 7,450.82 = 2,625.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,965.86/7,450.82 = 2,625.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,965.86x = 7,450.82 × 2,625.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,965.86x = 19,560,230.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,560,230.12/4,965.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.94

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