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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,512.10, 6,228.42 and 4,039.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,512.10, 6,228.42 and 4,039.16 is: 5,575.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,512.10 : 6,228.42 = 4,039.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,512.10/6,228.42 = 4,039.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,512.10x = 6,228.42 × 4,039.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,512.10x = 25,157,584.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,157,584.93/4,512.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,575.58

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