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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,511.89, 6,227.19 and 2,624.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,511.89, 6,227.19 and 2,624.03 is: 3,621.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,511.89 : 6,227.19 = 2,624.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,511.89/6,227.19 = 2,624.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,511.89x = 6,227.19 × 2,624.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,511.89x = 16,340,333.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,340,333.38/4,511.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,621.62

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