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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,520.14, 6,266.66 and 4,359.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,520.14, 6,266.66 and 4,359.76 is: 6,044.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,520.14 : 6,266.66 = 4,359.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,520.14/6,266.66 = 4,359.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,520.14x = 6,266.66 × 4,359.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,520.14x = 27,321,133.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,321,133.60/4,520.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,044.31

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