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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,611.40, 6,376.02 and 4,028.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,611.40, 6,376.02 and 4,028.20 is: 5,569.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,611.40 : 6,376.02 = 4,028.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,611.40/6,376.02 = 4,028.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,611.40x = 6,376.02 × 4,028.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,611.40x = 25,683,883.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,683,883.76/4,611.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,569.65

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