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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,502.55, 6,213.24 and 2,512.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,502.55, 6,213.24 and 2,512.72 is: 3,467.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,502.55 : 6,213.24 = 2,512.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,502.55/6,213.24 = 2,512.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,502.55x = 6,213.24 × 2,512.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,502.55x = 15,612,140.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,612,140.18/4,502.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,467.40

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