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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,630.93, 6,377.86 and 4,001.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,630.93, 6,377.86 and 4,001.26 is: 5,510.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,630.93 : 6,377.86 = 4,001.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,630.93/6,377.86 = 4,001.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,630.93x = 6,377.86 × 4,001.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,630.93x = 25,519,450.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,519,450.16/4,630.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,510.66

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