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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,800.03, 6,623.58 and 3,541.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,800.03, 6,623.58 and 3,541.78 is: 4,887.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,800.03 : 6,623.58 = 3,541.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,800.03/6,623.58 = 3,541.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,800.03x = 6,623.58 × 3,541.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,800.03x = 23,459,263.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,459,263.17/4,800.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,887.32

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