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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,360.98, 6,012.52 and 3,563.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,360.98, 6,012.52 and 3,563.46 is: 4,912.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,360.98 : 6,012.52 = 3,563.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,360.98/6,012.52 = 3,563.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,360.98x = 6,012.52 × 3,563.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,360.98x = 21,425,374.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,425,374.52/4,360.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,912.97

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