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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,255.64, 6,382.61 and 4,044.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,255.64, 6,382.61 and 4,044.66 is: 6,066.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,255.64 : 6,382.61 = 4,044.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,255.64/6,382.61 = 4,044.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,255.64x = 6,382.61 × 4,044.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,255.64x = 25,815,487.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,815,487.36/4,255.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,066.18

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