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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,520.96, 6,220.68 and 4,406.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,520.96, 6,220.68 and 4,406.48 is: 6,063.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,520.96 : 6,220.68 = 4,406.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,520.96/6,220.68 = 4,406.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,520.96x = 6,220.68 × 4,406.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,520.96x = 27,411,302.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,411,302.01/4,520.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,063.16

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