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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,529.14, 6,249.96 and 2,512.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,529.14, 6,249.96 and 2,512.44 is: 3,467.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,529.14 : 6,249.96 = 2,512.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,529.14/6,249.96 = 2,512.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,529.14x = 6,249.96 × 2,512.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,529.14x = 15,702,649.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,702,649.50/4,529.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,467.03

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