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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,595.93, 6,348.17 and 3,997.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,595.93, 6,348.17 and 3,997.23 is: 5,521.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,595.93 : 6,348.17 = 3,997.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,595.93/6,348.17 = 3,997.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,595.93x = 6,348.17 × 3,997.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,595.93x = 25,375,075.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,375,075.58/4,595.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,521.21

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