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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,631.38, 6,392.69 and 4,008.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,631.38, 6,392.69 and 4,008.59 is: 5,533.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,631.38 : 6,392.69 = 4,008.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,631.38/6,392.69 = 4,008.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,631.38x = 6,392.69 × 4,008.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,631.38x = 25,625,660.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,625,660.21/4,631.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,533.05

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