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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,501.71, 6,212.09 and 2,613.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,501.71, 6,212.09 and 2,613.16 is: 3,606.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,501.71 : 6,212.09 = 2,613.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,501.71/6,212.09 = 2,613.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,501.71x = 6,212.09 × 2,613.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,501.71x = 16,233,199.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,233,199.40/4,501.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,606.01

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