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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,481.58, 6,166.86 and 4,062.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,481.58, 6,166.86 and 4,062.41 is: 5,590.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,481.58 : 6,166.86 = 4,062.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,481.58/6,166.86 = 4,062.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,481.58x = 6,166.86 × 4,062.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,481.58x = 25,052,282.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,052,282.90/4,481.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,590.06

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