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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,674.47, 7,001.33 and 3,626.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,674.47, 7,001.33 and 3,626.17 is: 5,431.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,674.47 : 7,001.33 = 3,626.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,674.47/7,001.33 = 3,626.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,674.47x = 7,001.33 × 3,626.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,674.47x = 25,387,977.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,387,977.17/4,674.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,431.20

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