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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,536.83, 6,247.87 and 4,084.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,536.83, 6,247.87 and 4,084.85 is: 5,625.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,536.83 : 6,247.87 = 4,084.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,536.83/6,247.87 = 4,084.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,536.83x = 6,247.87 × 4,084.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,536.83x = 25,521,617.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,521,617.18/4,536.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,625.43

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