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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,615.74, 6,909.48 and 3,730.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,615.74, 6,909.48 and 3,730.02 is: 5,583.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,615.74 : 6,909.48 = 3,730.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,615.74/6,909.48 = 3,730.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,615.74x = 6,909.48 × 3,730.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,615.74x = 25,772,498.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,772,498.59/4,615.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,583.61

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