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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,570.08, 6,285.36 and 3,684

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,570.08, 6,285.36 and 3,684 is: 5,066.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,570.08 : 6,285.36 = 3,684 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,570.08/6,285.36 = 3,684/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,570.08x = 6,285.36 × 3,684
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,570.08x = 23,155,266.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,155,266.24/4,570.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,066.71

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