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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,658.64, 6,966.36 and 3,606.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,658.64, 6,966.36 and 3,606.72 is: 5,393.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,658.64 : 6,966.36 = 3,606.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,658.64/6,966.36 = 3,606.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,658.64x = 6,966.36 × 3,606.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,658.64x = 25,125,709.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,125,709.94/4,658.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,393.36

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