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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,501.94, 6,212.99 and 2,512.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,501.94, 6,212.99 and 2,512.89 is: 3,467.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,501.94 : 6,212.99 = 2,512.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,501.94/6,212.99 = 2,512.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,501.94x = 6,212.99 × 2,512.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,501.94x = 15,612,566.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,612,566.72/4,501.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,467.96

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