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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,577.93, 6,316.44 and 3,161.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,577.93, 6,316.44 and 3,161.16 is: 4,361.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,577.93 : 6,316.44 = 3,161.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,577.93/6,316.44 = 3,161.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,577.93x = 6,316.44 × 3,161.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,577.93x = 19,967,314.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,967,314.49/4,577.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,361.65

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