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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,431.98, 6,640.67 and 3,513.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,431.98, 6,640.67 and 3,513.44 is: 5,264.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,431.98 : 6,640.67 = 3,513.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,431.98/6,640.67 = 3,513.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,431.98x = 6,640.67 × 3,513.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,431.98x = 23,331,544.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,331,544.83/4,431.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,264.37

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