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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,504.76, 6,217.32 and 4,386.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,504.76, 6,217.32 and 4,386.32 is: 6,053.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,504.76 : 6,217.32 = 4,386.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,504.76/6,217.32 = 4,386.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,504.76x = 6,217.32 × 4,386.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,504.76x = 27,271,155.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,271,155.06/4,504.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,053.85

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