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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,635.64, 6,398.56 and 4,012.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,635.64, 6,398.56 and 4,012.86 is: 5,538.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,635.64 : 6,398.56 = 4,012.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,635.64/6,398.56 = 4,012.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,635.64x = 6,398.56 × 4,012.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,635.64x = 25,676,525.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,676,525.48/4,635.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,538.94

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