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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,536.91, 6,261.39 and 2,547.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,536.91, 6,261.39 and 2,547.35 is: 3,515.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,536.91 : 6,261.39 = 2,547.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,536.91/6,261.39 = 2,547.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,536.91x = 6,261.39 × 2,547.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,536.91x = 15,949,920.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,949,920.51/4,536.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,515.59

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