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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,526.93, 6,247.34 and 2,537.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,526.93, 6,247.34 and 2,537.47 is: 3,501.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,526.93 : 6,247.34 = 2,537.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,526.93/6,247.34 = 2,537.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,526.93x = 6,247.34 × 2,537.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,526.93x = 15,852,393.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,852,393.91/4,526.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,501.80

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