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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,639.83, 6,952.08 and 3,407.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,639.83, 6,952.08 and 3,407.73 is: 5,105.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,639.83 : 6,952.08 = 3,407.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,639.83/6,952.08 = 3,407.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,639.83x = 6,952.08 × 3,407.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,639.83x = 23,690,811.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,690,811.58/4,639.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,105.97

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