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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,509.86, 6,223.72 and 2,493.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,509.86, 6,223.72 and 2,493.28 is: 3,440.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,509.86 : 6,223.72 = 2,493.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,509.86/6,223.72 = 2,493.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,509.86x = 6,223.72 × 2,493.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,509.86x = 15,517,454.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,517,454.81/4,509.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.78

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