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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,615.62, 6,358.43 and 3,671.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,615.62, 6,358.43 and 3,671.12 is: 5,057.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,615.62 : 6,358.43 = 3,671.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,615.62/6,358.43 = 3,671.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,615.62x = 6,358.43 × 3,671.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,615.62x = 23,342,584.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,342,584.62/4,615.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,057.31

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