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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,555.78, 6,282.57 and 4,063.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,555.78, 6,282.57 and 4,063.30 is: 5,603.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,555.78 : 6,282.57 = 4,063.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,555.78/6,282.57 = 4,063.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,555.78x = 6,282.57 × 4,063.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,555.78x = 25,527,966.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,527,966.68/4,555.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,603.42

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