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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,606.52, 6,362.91 and 4,007.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,606.52, 6,362.91 and 4,007.93 is: 5,536.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,606.52 : 6,362.91 = 4,007.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,606.52/6,362.91 = 4,007.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,606.52x = 6,362.91 × 4,007.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,606.52x = 25,502,066.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,502,066.06/4,606.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,536.09

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