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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,708.41, 7,035.52 and 3,591.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,708.41, 7,035.52 and 3,591.69 is: 5,366.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,708.41 : 7,035.52 = 3,591.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,708.41/7,035.52 = 3,591.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,708.41x = 7,035.52 × 3,591.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,708.41x = 25,269,397.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,269,397.85/4,708.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,366.86

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