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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,612.61, 6,365.39 and 2,516.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,612.61, 6,365.39 and 2,516.73 is: 3,473.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,612.61 : 6,365.39 = 2,516.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,612.61/6,365.39 = 2,516.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,612.61x = 6,365.39 × 2,516.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,612.61x = 16,019,955.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,019,955.39/4,612.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,473.08

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