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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,541.62, 6,253.59 and 3,978.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,541.62, 6,253.59 and 3,978.94 is: 5,478.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,541.62 : 6,253.59 = 3,978.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,541.62/6,253.59 = 3,978.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,541.62x = 6,253.59 × 3,978.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,541.62x = 24,882,659.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,882,659.39/4,541.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,478.81

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