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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,503.64, 6,212.43 and 2,709.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,503.64, 6,212.43 and 2,709.87 is: 3,738.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,503.64 : 6,212.43 = 2,709.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,503.64/6,212.43 = 2,709.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,503.64x = 6,212.43 × 2,709.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,503.64x = 16,834,877.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,834,877.68/4,503.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.06

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