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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,502.13, 6,212.91 and 2,512.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,502.13, 6,212.91 and 2,512.56 is: 3,467.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,502.13 : 6,212.91 = 2,512.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,502.13/6,212.91 = 2,512.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,502.13x = 6,212.91 × 2,512.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,502.13x = 15,610,309.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,610,309.15/4,502.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,467.32

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