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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,615.68, 6,366.72 and 4,027.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,615.68, 6,366.72 and 4,027.68 is: 5,555.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,615.68 : 6,366.72 = 4,027.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,615.68/6,366.72 = 4,027.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,615.68x = 6,366.72 × 4,027.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,615.68x = 25,643,110.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,643,110.81/4,615.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,555.65

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