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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,571.14, 6,308.20 and 2,475.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,571.14, 6,308.20 and 2,475.27 is: 3,415.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,571.14 : 6,308.20 = 2,475.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,571.14/6,308.20 = 2,475.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,571.14x = 6,308.20 × 2,475.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,571.14x = 15,614,460.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,614,460.48/4,571.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,415.88

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