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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,204.58, 6,311.19 and 4,049.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,204.58, 6,311.19 and 4,049.06 is: 6,077.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,204.58 : 6,311.19 = 4,049.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,204.58/6,311.19 = 4,049.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,204.58x = 6,311.19 × 4,049.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,204.58x = 25,554,386.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,554,386.98/4,204.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,077.75

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