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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,621.68, 6,364.96 and 4,325.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,621.68, 6,364.96 and 4,325.22 is: 5,956.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,621.68 : 6,364.96 = 4,325.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,621.68/6,364.96 = 4,325.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,621.68x = 6,364.96 × 4,325.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,621.68x = 27,529,852.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,529,852.29/4,621.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,956.68

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