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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,664.69, 7,001.59 and 3,635.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,664.69, 7,001.59 and 3,635.89 is: 5,457.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,664.69 : 7,001.59 = 3,635.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,664.69/7,001.59 = 3,635.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,664.69x = 7,001.59 × 3,635.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,664.69x = 25,456,991.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,456,991.29/4,664.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,457.38

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