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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,527.62, 6,248.22 and 2,538.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,527.62, 6,248.22 and 2,538.08 is: 3,502.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,527.62 : 6,248.22 = 2,538.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,527.62/6,248.22 = 2,538.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,527.62x = 6,248.22 × 2,538.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,527.62x = 15,858,482.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,858,482.22/4,527.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.61

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