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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,624.94, 6,383.14 and 3,637.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,624.94, 6,383.14 and 3,637.71 is: 5,020.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,624.94 : 6,383.14 = 3,637.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,624.94/6,383.14 = 3,637.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,624.94x = 6,383.14 × 3,637.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,624.94x = 23,219,962.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,219,962.11/4,624.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,020.60

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