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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,624.69, 6,382.79 and 3,637.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,624.69, 6,382.79 and 3,637.46 is: 5,020.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,624.69 : 6,382.79 = 3,637.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,624.69/6,382.79 = 3,637.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,624.69x = 6,382.79 × 3,637.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,624.69x = 23,217,111.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,217,111.40/4,624.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,020.25

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