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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,472.74, 6,167.12 and 3,630.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,472.74, 6,167.12 and 3,630.79 is: 5,006.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,472.74 : 6,167.12 = 3,630.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,472.74/6,167.12 = 3,630.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,472.74x = 6,167.12 × 3,630.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,472.74x = 22,391,517.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,391,517.62/4,472.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,006.22

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