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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,355.89, 6,008.52 and 4,064.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,355.89, 6,008.52 and 4,064.29 is: 5,606.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,355.89 : 6,008.52 = 4,064.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,355.89/6,008.52 = 4,064.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,355.89x = 6,008.52 × 4,064.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,355.89x = 24,420,367.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,420,367.75/4,355.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,606.29

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