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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,593.61, 6,335.58 and 4,063.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,593.61, 6,335.58 and 4,063.06 is: 5,603.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,593.61 : 6,335.58 = 4,063.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,593.61/6,335.58 = 4,063.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,593.61x = 6,335.58 × 4,063.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,593.61x = 25,741,841.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,741,841.67/4,593.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,603.84

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