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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,508.35, 6,225.78 and 4,262.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,508.35, 6,225.78 and 4,262.92 is: 5,886.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,508.35 : 6,225.78 = 4,262.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,508.35/6,225.78 = 4,262.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,508.35x = 6,225.78 × 4,262.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,508.35x = 26,540,002.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,540,002.08/4,508.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,886.85

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