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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,611.38, 6,363.70 and 2,515.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,611.38, 6,363.70 and 2,515.50 is: 3,471.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,611.38 : 6,363.70 = 2,515.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,611.38/6,363.70 = 2,515.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,611.38x = 6,363.70 × 2,515.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,611.38x = 16,007,881.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,007,881.06/4,611.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,471.39

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