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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,550.47, 6,277.69 and 2,609.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,550.47, 6,277.69 and 2,609.14 is: 3,599.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,550.47 : 6,277.69 = 2,609.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,550.47/6,277.69 = 2,609.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,550.47x = 6,277.69 × 2,609.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,550.47x = 16,379,372.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,379,372.09/4,550.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,599.49

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