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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,423.37, 6,635.43 and 1,136.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,423.37, 6,635.43 and 1,136.43 is: 1,704.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,423.37 : 6,635.43 = 1,136.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,423.37/6,635.43 = 1,136.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,423.37x = 6,635.43 × 1,136.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,423.37x = 7,540,701.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,540,701.71/4,423.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.74

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