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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,599.77, 6,878.46 and 3,416.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,599.77, 6,878.46 and 3,416.05 is: 5,108.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,599.77 : 6,878.46 = 3,416.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,599.77/6,878.46 = 3,416.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,599.77x = 6,878.46 × 3,416.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,599.77x = 23,497,128.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,497,128.89/4,599.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,108.33

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