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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,445.98, 6,136.09 and 3,698.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,445.98, 6,136.09 and 3,698.69 is: 5,104.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,445.98 : 6,136.09 = 3,698.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,445.98/6,136.09 = 3,698.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,445.98x = 6,136.09 × 3,698.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,445.98x = 22,695,454.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,695,454.79/4,445.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,104.72

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