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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,846.62, 7,262.64 and 3,608.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,846.62, 7,262.64 and 3,608.22 is: 5,406.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,846.62 : 7,262.64 = 3,608.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,846.62/7,262.64 = 3,608.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,846.62x = 7,262.64 × 3,608.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,846.62x = 26,205,202.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,205,202.90/4,846.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,406.90

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