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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,511.22, 6,225.93 and 2,623.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,511.22, 6,225.93 and 2,623.38 is: 3,620.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,511.22 : 6,225.93 = 2,623.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,511.22/6,225.93 = 2,623.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,511.22x = 6,225.93 × 2,623.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,511.22x = 16,332,974.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,332,974.52/4,511.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,620.52

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