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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,671.53, 6,445.94 and 3,676.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,671.53, 6,445.94 and 3,676.44 is: 5,072.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,671.53 : 6,445.94 = 3,676.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,671.53/6,445.94 = 3,676.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,671.53x = 6,445.94 × 3,676.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,671.53x = 23,698,111.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,698,111.65/4,671.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,072.88

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