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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,211.06, 6,309.61 and 2,562.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,211.06, 6,309.61 and 2,562.62 is: 3,839.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,211.06 : 6,309.61 = 2,562.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,211.06/6,309.61 = 2,562.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,211.06x = 6,309.61 × 2,562.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,211.06x = 16,169,132.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,169,132.78/4,211.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,839.68

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