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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,501.53, 6,211.96 and 2,512.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,501.53, 6,211.96 and 2,512.04 is: 3,466.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,501.53 : 6,211.96 = 2,512.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,501.53/6,211.96 = 2,512.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,501.53x = 6,211.96 × 2,512.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,501.53x = 15,604,654.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,604,654.66/4,501.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,466.52

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