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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,537.58, 6,253.89 and 4,411.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,537.58, 6,253.89 and 4,411.22 is: 6,079.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,537.58 : 6,253.89 = 4,411.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,537.58/6,253.89 = 4,411.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,537.58x = 6,253.89 × 4,411.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,537.58x = 27,587,284.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,587,284.65/4,537.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,079.74

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