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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,593.04, 6,355.02 and 4,004.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,593.04, 6,355.02 and 4,004.80 is: 5,541.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,593.04 : 6,355.02 = 4,004.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,593.04/6,355.02 = 4,004.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,593.04x = 6,355.02 × 4,004.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,593.04x = 25,450,584.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,450,584.10/4,593.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,541.12

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