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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,541.08, 6,814.32 and 4,253.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,541.08, 6,814.32 and 4,253.12 is: 6,382.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,541.08 : 6,814.32 = 4,253.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,541.08/6,814.32 = 4,253.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,541.08x = 6,814.32 × 4,253.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,541.08x = 28,982,120.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,982,120.68/4,541.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,382.21

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