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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,663.76, 7,004.28 and 3,696.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,663.76, 7,004.28 and 3,696.08 is: 5,550.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,663.76 : 7,004.28 = 3,696.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,663.76/7,004.28 = 3,696.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,663.76x = 7,004.28 × 3,696.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,663.76x = 25,888,379.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,888,379.22/4,663.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,550.97

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