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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,503.62, 6,215.08 and 2,615.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,503.62, 6,215.08 and 2,615.36 is: 3,609.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,503.62 : 6,215.08 = 2,615.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,503.62/6,215.08 = 2,615.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,503.62x = 6,215.08 × 2,615.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,503.62x = 16,254,634.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,254,634.02/4,503.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,609.24

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