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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,599.56, 6,347.40 and 2,503.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,599.56, 6,347.40 and 2,503.69 is: 3,455.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,599.56 : 6,347.40 = 2,503.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,599.56/6,347.40 = 2,503.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,599.56x = 6,347.40 × 2,503.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,599.56x = 15,891,896.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,891,896.65/4,599.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,455.09

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