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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,521.62, 6,235.31 and 2,752.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,521.62, 6,235.31 and 2,752.11 is: 3,795.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,521.62 : 6,235.31 = 2,752.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,521.62/6,235.31 = 2,752.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,521.62x = 6,235.31 × 2,752.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,521.62x = 17,160,265.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,160,265.88/4,521.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,795.16

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