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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,825.44, 6,645.60 and 4,161.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,825.44, 6,645.60 and 4,161.96 is: 5,731.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,825.44 : 6,645.60 = 4,161.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,825.44/6,645.60 = 4,161.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,825.44x = 6,645.60 × 4,161.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,825.44x = 27,658,721.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,658,721.38/4,825.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,731.85

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