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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,122.28, 7,688.43 and 2,625.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,122.28, 7,688.43 and 2,625.46 is: 3,940.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,122.28 : 7,688.43 = 2,625.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,122.28/7,688.43 = 2,625.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,122.28x = 7,688.43 × 2,625.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,122.28x = 20,185,646.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,185,646.21/5,122.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,940.75

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