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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,503.61, 6,214.97 and 2,514.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,503.61, 6,214.97 and 2,514.17 is: 3,469.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,503.61 : 6,214.97 = 2,514.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,503.61/6,214.97 = 2,514.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,503.61x = 6,214.97 × 2,514.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,503.61x = 15,625,512.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,625,512.95/4,503.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,469.55

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