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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,507.83, 6,220.13 and 2,518.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,507.83, 6,220.13 and 2,518.47 is: 3,475.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,507.83 : 6,220.13 = 2,518.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,507.83/6,220.13 = 2,518.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,507.83x = 6,220.13 × 2,518.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,507.83x = 15,665,198.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,665,198.21/4,507.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.11

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