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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,429.62, 6,635.93 and 3,965.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,429.62, 6,635.93 and 3,965.49 is: 5,940.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,429.62 : 6,635.93 = 3,965.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,429.62/6,635.93 = 3,965.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,429.62x = 6,635.93 × 3,965.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,429.62x = 26,314,694.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,314,694.23/4,429.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,940.62

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