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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,512.99, 6,227.52 and 2,523.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,512.99, 6,227.52 and 2,523.51 is: 3,482.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,512.99 : 6,227.52 = 2,523.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,512.99/6,227.52 = 2,523.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,512.99x = 6,227.52 × 2,523.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,512.99x = 15,715,209.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,715,209.00/4,512.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,482.22

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