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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,566.64, 6,291.03 and 4,344.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,566.64, 6,291.03 and 4,344.29 is: 5,984.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,566.64 : 6,291.03 = 4,344.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,566.64/6,291.03 = 4,344.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,566.64x = 6,291.03 × 4,344.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,566.64x = 27,330,058.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,330,058.72/4,566.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,984.72

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