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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,512.27, 6,225.57 and 2,623.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,512.27, 6,225.57 and 2,623.50 is: 3,619.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,512.27 : 6,225.57 = 2,623.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,512.27/6,225.57 = 2,623.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,512.27x = 6,225.57 × 2,623.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,512.27x = 16,332,782.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,332,782.90/4,512.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,619.64

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