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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,525.61, 6,786.97 and 4,230.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,525.61, 6,786.97 and 4,230.44 is: 6,344.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,525.61 : 6,786.97 = 4,230.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,525.61/6,786.97 = 4,230.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,525.61x = 6,786.97 × 4,230.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,525.61x = 28,711,869.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,711,869.37/4,525.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,344.31

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