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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,622.59, 6,365.73 and 4,016.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,622.59, 6,365.73 and 4,016.67 is: 5,531.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,622.59 : 6,365.73 = 4,016.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,622.59/6,365.73 = 4,016.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,622.59x = 6,365.73 × 4,016.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,622.59x = 25,569,052.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,569,052.42/4,622.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,531.33

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