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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,512.84, 6,216.93 and 3,710.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,512.84, 6,216.93 and 3,710.94 is: 5,112.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,512.84 : 6,216.93 = 3,710.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,512.84/6,216.93 = 3,710.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,512.84x = 6,216.93 × 3,710.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,512.84x = 23,070,654.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,070,654.21/4,512.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,112.23

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