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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,659.36, 7,020.90 and 3,855.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,659.36, 7,020.90 and 3,855.36 is: 5,809.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,659.36 : 7,020.90 = 3,855.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,659.36/7,020.90 = 3,855.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,659.36x = 7,020.90 × 3,855.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,659.36x = 27,068,097.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,068,097.02/4,659.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,809.40

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