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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,580.01, 6,853.61 and 3,965.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,580.01, 6,853.61 and 3,965.84 is: 5,934.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,580.01 : 6,853.61 = 3,965.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,580.01/6,853.61 = 3,965.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,580.01x = 6,853.61 × 3,965.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,580.01x = 27,180,320.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,180,320.68/4,580.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,934.55

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