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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,511.53, 6,225.96 and 2,623.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,511.53, 6,225.96 and 2,623.73 is: 3,620.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,511.53 : 6,225.96 = 2,623.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,511.53/6,225.96 = 2,623.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,511.53x = 6,225.96 × 2,623.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,511.53x = 16,335,216.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,335,216.74/4,511.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,620.77

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