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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,555.73, 6,284.63 and 3,063.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,555.73, 6,284.63 and 3,063.71 is: 4,226.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,555.73 : 6,284.63 = 3,063.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,555.73/6,284.63 = 3,063.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,555.73x = 6,284.63 × 3,063.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,555.73x = 19,254,283.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,254,283.78/4,555.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,226.39

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