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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,622.54, 6,360.62 and 4,493.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,622.54, 6,360.62 and 4,493.34 is: 6,182.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,622.54 : 6,360.62 = 4,493.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,622.54/6,360.62 = 4,493.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,622.54x = 6,360.62 × 4,493.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,622.54x = 28,580,405.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,580,405.80/4,622.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,182.84

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