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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,551.78, 6,282.26 and 4,344.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,551.78, 6,282.26 and 4,344.02 is: 5,995.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,551.78 : 6,282.26 = 4,344.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,551.78/6,282.26 = 4,344.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,551.78x = 6,282.26 × 4,344.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,551.78x = 27,290,209.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,290,209.95/4,551.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,995.50

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