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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,520.53, 6,773.50 and 3,699.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,520.53, 6,773.50 and 3,699.19 is: 5,542.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,520.53 : 6,773.50 = 3,699.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,520.53/6,773.50 = 3,699.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,520.53x = 6,773.50 × 3,699.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,520.53x = 25,056,463.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,056,463.47/4,520.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,542.82

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