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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,550.04, 6,277.50 and 2,782.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,550.04, 6,277.50 and 2,782.08 is: 3,838.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,550.04 : 6,277.50 = 2,782.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,550.04/6,277.50 = 2,782.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,550.04x = 6,277.50 × 2,782.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,550.04x = 17,464,507.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,464,507.20/4,550.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,838.32

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