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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,508.93, 6,215.33 and 4,421.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,508.93, 6,215.33 and 4,421.45 is: 6,094.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,508.93 : 6,215.33 = 4,421.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,508.93/6,215.33 = 4,421.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,508.93x = 6,215.33 × 4,421.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,508.93x = 27,480,748.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,480,748.72/4,508.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,094.74

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