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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,499.39, 6,215.22 and 4,080.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,499.39, 6,215.22 and 4,080.22 is: 5,636.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,499.39 : 6,215.22 = 4,080.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,499.39/6,215.22 = 4,080.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,499.39x = 6,215.22 × 4,080.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,499.39x = 25,359,464.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,359,464.95/4,499.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,636.20

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