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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,512.43, 6,763.99 and 2,535.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,512.43, 6,763.99 and 2,535.15 is: 3,800.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,512.43 : 6,763.99 = 2,535.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,512.43/6,763.99 = 2,535.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,512.43x = 6,763.99 × 2,535.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,512.43x = 17,147,729.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,147,729.25/4,512.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,800.11

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