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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,591.68, 6,327.90 and 4,507.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,591.68, 6,327.90 and 4,507.44 is: 6,211.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,591.68 : 6,327.90 = 4,507.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,591.68/6,327.90 = 4,507.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,591.68x = 6,327.90 × 4,507.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,591.68x = 28,522,629.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,522,629.58/4,591.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,211.81

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