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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,554.78, 6,281.19 and 4,062.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,554.78, 6,281.19 and 4,062.30 is: 5,602.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,554.78 : 6,281.19 = 4,062.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,554.78/6,281.19 = 4,062.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,554.78x = 6,281.19 × 4,062.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,554.78x = 25,516,078.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,516,078.14/4,554.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,602.04

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