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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,510.53, 6,191.39 and 4,002.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,510.53, 6,191.39 and 4,002.05 is: 5,493.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,510.53 : 6,191.39 = 4,002.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,510.53/6,191.39 = 4,002.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,510.53x = 6,191.39 × 4,002.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,510.53x = 24,778,277.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,778,277.83/4,510.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,493.43

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