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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,430.65, 6,108.61 and 3,631.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,430.65, 6,108.61 and 3,631.03 is: 5,006.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,430.65 : 6,108.61 = 3,631.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,430.65/6,108.61 = 3,631.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,430.65x = 6,108.61 × 3,631.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,430.65x = 22,180,546.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,180,546.17/4,430.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,006.16

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