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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,700.44, 7,053.18 and 3,606.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,700.44, 7,053.18 and 3,606.76 is: 5,412.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,700.44 : 7,053.18 = 3,606.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,700.44/7,053.18 = 3,606.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,700.44x = 7,053.18 × 3,606.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,700.44x = 25,439,127.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,439,127.50/4,700.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,412.07

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