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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,512.93, 6,227.98 and 2,496.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,512.93, 6,227.98 and 2,496.41 is: 3,445.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,512.93 : 6,227.98 = 2,496.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,512.93/6,227.98 = 2,496.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,512.93x = 6,227.98 × 2,496.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,512.93x = 15,547,547.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,547,547.93/4,512.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445.11

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