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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,504.59, 6,220.61 and 4,259.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,504.59, 6,220.61 and 4,259.16 is: 5,881.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,504.59 : 6,220.61 = 4,259.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,504.59/6,220.61 = 4,259.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,504.59x = 6,220.61 × 4,259.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,504.59x = 26,494,520.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,494,520.89/4,504.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,881.68

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