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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,502.63, 6,213.98 and 2,513.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,502.63, 6,213.98 and 2,513.49 is: 3,468.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,502.63 : 6,213.98 = 2,513.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,502.63/6,213.98 = 2,513.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,502.63x = 6,213.98 × 2,513.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,502.63x = 15,618,759.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,618,759.57/4,502.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,468.81

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