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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,399.98, 6,072.56 and 2,511.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,399.98, 6,072.56 and 2,511.13 is: 3,465.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,399.98 : 6,072.56 = 2,511.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,399.98/6,072.56 = 2,511.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,399.98x = 6,072.56 × 2,511.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,399.98x = 15,248,987.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,248,987.59/4,399.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.69

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