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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,501.26, 6,211.12 and 2,511.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,501.26, 6,211.12 and 2,511.43 is: 3,465.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,501.26 : 6,211.12 = 2,511.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,501.26/6,211.12 = 2,511.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,501.26x = 6,211.12 × 2,511.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,501.26x = 15,598,799.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,598,799.30/4,501.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.43

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