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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,551.61, 6,281.19 and 2,562.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,551.61, 6,281.19 and 2,562.13 is: 3,535.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,551.61 : 6,281.19 = 2,562.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,551.61/6,281.19 = 2,562.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,551.61x = 6,281.19 × 2,562.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,551.61x = 16,093,225.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,093,225.33/4,551.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.72

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