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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,561.65, 6,298.56 and 4,008.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,561.65, 6,298.56 and 4,008.69 is: 5,535.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,561.65 : 6,298.56 = 4,008.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,561.65/6,298.56 = 4,008.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,561.65x = 6,298.56 × 4,008.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,561.65x = 25,248,974.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,248,974.49/4,561.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,535.05

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