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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,599.63, 6,347.51 and 2,503.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,599.63, 6,347.51 and 2,503.75 is: 3,455.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,599.63 : 6,347.51 = 2,503.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,599.63/6,347.51 = 2,503.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,599.63x = 6,347.51 × 2,503.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,599.63x = 15,892,565.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,892,565.64/4,599.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,455.19

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