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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,450.66, 6,142.37 and 2,562.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,450.66, 6,142.37 and 2,562.32 is: 3,536.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,450.66 : 6,142.37 = 2,562.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,450.66/6,142.37 = 2,562.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,450.66x = 6,142.37 × 2,562.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,450.66x = 15,738,720.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,738,720.04/4,450.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,536.27

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