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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,635.21, 6,382.64 and 4,004.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,635.21, 6,382.64 and 4,004.63 is: 5,514.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,635.21 : 6,382.64 = 4,004.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,635.21/6,382.64 = 4,004.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,635.21x = 6,382.64 × 4,004.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,635.21x = 25,560,059.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,560,059.69/4,635.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,514.33

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