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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,145.34, 6,214.91 and 2,501.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,145.34, 6,214.91 and 2,501.50 is: 3,750.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,145.34 : 6,214.91 = 2,501.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,145.34/6,214.91 = 2,501.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,145.34x = 6,214.91 × 2,501.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,145.34x = 15,546,569.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,546,569.32/4,145.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,750.37

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