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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,541.65, 6,263.52 and 4,104.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,541.65, 6,263.52 and 4,104.25 is: 5,660.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,541.65 : 6,263.52 = 4,104.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,541.65/6,263.52 = 4,104.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,541.65x = 6,263.52 × 4,104.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,541.65x = 25,707,051.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,707,051.96/4,541.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,660.29

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