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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,475.87, 6,171.44 and 3,633.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,475.87, 6,171.44 and 3,633.92 is: 5,010.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,475.87 : 6,171.44 = 3,633.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,475.87/6,171.44 = 3,633.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,475.87x = 6,171.44 × 3,633.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,475.87x = 22,426,470.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,426,470.22/4,475.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,010.53

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