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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,512.53, 6,227.33 and 2,624.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,512.53, 6,227.33 and 2,624.22 is: 3,621.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,512.53 : 6,227.33 = 2,624.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,512.53/6,227.33 = 2,624.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,512.53x = 6,227.33 × 2,624.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,512.53x = 16,341,870.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,341,870.81/4,512.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,621.45

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