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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,327.64, 6,486.82 and 3,091.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,327.64, 6,486.82 and 3,091.30 is: 4,633.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,327.64 : 6,486.82 = 3,091.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,327.64/6,486.82 = 3,091.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,327.64x = 6,486.82 × 3,091.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,327.64x = 20,052,706.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,052,706.67/4,327.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,633.64

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