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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,210.12, 6,306.97 and 2,562.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,210.12, 6,306.97 and 2,562.58 is: 3,838.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,210.12 : 6,306.97 = 2,562.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,210.12/6,306.97 = 2,562.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,210.12x = 6,306.97 × 2,562.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,210.12x = 16,162,085.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,162,085.99/4,210.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,838.87

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