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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,825.92, 6,660.05 and 3,644.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,825.92, 6,660.05 and 3,644.94 is: 5,030.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,825.92 : 6,660.05 = 3,644.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,825.92/6,660.05 = 3,644.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,825.92x = 6,660.05 × 3,644.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,825.92x = 24,275,464.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,275,464.42/4,825.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,030.23

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