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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,635.53, 6,396.99 and 2,511.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,635.53, 6,396.99 and 2,511.02 is: 3,465.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,635.53 : 6,396.99 = 2,511.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,635.53/6,396.99 = 2,511.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,635.53x = 6,396.99 × 2,511.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,635.53x = 16,062,947.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,062,947.26/4,635.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.18

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