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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,524.39, 6,247.94 and 4,278.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,524.39, 6,247.94 and 4,278.96 is: 5,909.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,524.39 : 6,247.94 = 4,278.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,524.39/6,247.94 = 4,278.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,524.39x = 6,247.94 × 4,278.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,524.39x = 26,734,663.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,734,663.95/4,524.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,909.01

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