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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,606.93, 4,967.73 and 3,596.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,606.93, 4,967.73 and 3,596.13 is: 4,952.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,606.93 : 4,967.73 = 3,596.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,606.93/4,967.73 = 3,596.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,606.93x = 4,967.73 × 3,596.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,606.93x = 17,864,602.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,864,602.88/3,606.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,952.86

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