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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,577.06, 6,310.24 and 3,635.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,577.06, 6,310.24 and 3,635.98 is: 5,012.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,577.06 : 6,310.24 = 3,635.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,577.06/6,310.24 = 3,635.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,577.06x = 6,310.24 × 3,635.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,577.06x = 22,943,881.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,943,881.57/4,577.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,012.80

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