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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,571.27, 6,308.24 and 2,999.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,571.27, 6,308.24 and 2,999.25 is: 4,138.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,571.27 : 6,308.24 = 2,999.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,571.27/6,308.24 = 2,999.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,571.27x = 6,308.24 × 2,999.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,571.27x = 18,919,973.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,919,973.82/4,571.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,138.89

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