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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,363.62, 6,021.69 and 2,500.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,363.62, 6,021.69 and 2,500.50 is: 3,450.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,363.62 : 6,021.69 = 2,500.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,363.62/6,021.69 = 2,500.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,363.62x = 6,021.69 × 2,500.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,363.62x = 15,057,235.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,057,235.85/4,363.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,450.63

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