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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,504.54, 6,212.21 and 2,826.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,504.54, 6,212.21 and 2,826.13 is: 3,897.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,504.54 : 6,212.21 = 2,826.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,504.54/6,212.21 = 2,826.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,504.54x = 6,212.21 × 2,826.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,504.54x = 17,556,513.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,556,513.05/4,504.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,897.52

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