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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,545.72, 6,259.48 and 4,034.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,545.72, 6,259.48 and 4,034.41 is: 5,555.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,545.72 : 6,259.48 = 4,034.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,545.72/6,259.48 = 4,034.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,545.72x = 6,259.48 × 4,034.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,545.72x = 25,253,282.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,253,282.97/4,545.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,555.40

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