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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,429.99, 6,107.70 and 3,630.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,429.99, 6,107.70 and 3,630.42 is: 5,005.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,429.99 : 6,107.70 = 3,630.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,429.99/6,107.70 = 3,630.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,429.99x = 6,107.70 × 3,630.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,429.99x = 22,173,529.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,173,529.85/4,429.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,005.32

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