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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,591.67, 6,288.87 and 4,322.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,591.67, 6,288.87 and 4,322.28 is: 5,919.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,591.67 : 6,288.87 = 4,322.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,591.67/6,288.87 = 4,322.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,591.67x = 6,288.87 × 4,322.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,591.67x = 27,182,257.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,182,257.02/4,591.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,919.91

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