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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,283.50, 5,911.27 and 2,515.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,283.50, 5,911.27 and 2,515.13 is: 3,470.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,283.50 : 5,911.27 = 2,515.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,283.50/5,911.27 = 2,515.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,283.50x = 5,911.27 × 2,515.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,283.50x = 14,867,621.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,867,621.01/4,283.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,470.91

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