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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,479.57, 6,688.93 and 3,544.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,479.57, 6,688.93 and 3,544.62 is: 5,292.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,479.57 : 6,688.93 = 3,544.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,479.57/6,688.93 = 3,544.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,479.57x = 6,688.93 × 3,544.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,479.57x = 23,709,715.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,709,715.06/4,479.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,292.86

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