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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,423.72, 6,635.58 and 1,136.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,423.72, 6,635.58 and 1,136.82 is: 1,705.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,423.72 : 6,635.58 = 1,136.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,423.72/6,635.58 = 1,136.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,423.72x = 6,635.58 × 1,136.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,423.72x = 7,543,460.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,543,460.06/4,423.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,705.23

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