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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,678.93, 7,010.28 and 3,580.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,678.93, 7,010.28 and 3,580.03 is: 5,363.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,678.93 : 7,010.28 = 3,580.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,678.93/7,010.28 = 3,580.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,678.93x = 7,010.28 × 3,580.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,678.93x = 25,097,012.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,097,012.71/4,678.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,363.84

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