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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,512.62, 6,227.28 and 2,523.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,512.62, 6,227.28 and 2,523.12 is: 3,481.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,512.62 : 6,227.28 = 2,523.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,512.62/6,227.28 = 2,523.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,512.62x = 6,227.28 × 2,523.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,512.62x = 15,712,174.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,712,174.71/4,512.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,481.83

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