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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,612.35, 6,916.08 and 2,012.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,612.35, 6,916.08 and 2,012.25 is: 3,017.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,612.35 : 6,916.08 = 2,012.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,612.35/6,916.08 = 2,012.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,612.35x = 6,916.08 × 2,012.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,612.35x = 13,916,881.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,916,881.98/4,612.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,017.31

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