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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,414.59, 6,621.62 and 3,588.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,414.59, 6,621.62 and 3,588.93 is: 5,383.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,414.59 : 6,621.62 = 3,588.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,414.59/6,621.62 = 3,588.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,414.59x = 6,621.62 × 3,588.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,414.59x = 23,764,512.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,764,512.72/4,414.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,383.18

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