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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,396.71, 6,609.35 and 3,528.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,396.71, 6,609.35 and 3,528.72 is: 5,304.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,396.71 : 6,609.35 = 3,528.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,396.71/6,609.35 = 3,528.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,396.71x = 6,609.35 × 3,528.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,396.71x = 23,322,554.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,322,554.35/4,396.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,304.55

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