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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,519.36, 6,241.28 and 4,030.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,519.36, 6,241.28 and 4,030.40 is: 5,566.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,519.36 : 6,241.28 = 4,030.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,519.36/6,241.28 = 4,030.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,519.36x = 6,241.28 × 4,030.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,519.36x = 25,154,854.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,154,854.91/4,519.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,566.02

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