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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,545, 6,252.66 and 4,350.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,545, 6,252.66 and 4,350.60 is: 5,985.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,545 : 6,252.66 = 4,350.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,545/6,252.66 = 4,350.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,545x = 6,252.66 × 4,350.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,545x = 27,202,822.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,202,822.60/4,545
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,985.22

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