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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,607.57, 6,351.74 and 3,663.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,607.57, 6,351.74 and 3,663.74 is: 5,050.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,607.57 : 6,351.74 = 3,663.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,607.57/6,351.74 = 3,663.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,607.57x = 6,351.74 × 3,663.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,607.57x = 23,271,154.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,271,154.44/4,607.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,050.63

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