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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,360.59, 8,768.39 and 4,466.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,360.59, 8,768.39 and 4,466.41 is: 6,157.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,360.59 : 8,768.39 = 4,466.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,360.59/8,768.39 = 4,466.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,360.59x = 8,768.39 × 4,466.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,360.59x = 39,163,180.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,163,180.94/6,360.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,157.16

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