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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,508.63, 6,223.65 and 4,035.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,508.63, 6,223.65 and 4,035.69 is: 5,570.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,508.63 : 6,223.65 = 4,035.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,508.63/6,223.65 = 4,035.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,508.63x = 6,223.65 × 4,035.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,508.63x = 25,116,701.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,116,701.89/4,508.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,570.81

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