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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,795.58, 7,186.82 and 3,624.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,795.58, 7,186.82 and 3,624.64 is: 5,432.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,795.58 : 7,186.82 = 3,624.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,795.58/7,186.82 = 3,624.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,795.58x = 7,186.82 × 3,624.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,795.58x = 26,049,635.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,049,635.24/4,795.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,432.01

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