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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,555.08, 6,282.36 and 3,061.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,555.08, 6,282.36 and 3,061.98 is: 4,223.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,555.08 : 6,282.36 = 3,061.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,555.08/6,282.36 = 3,061.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,555.08x = 6,282.36 × 3,061.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,555.08x = 19,236,460.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,236,460.67/4,555.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,223.08

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