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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,863.45, 7,295.22 and 3,695.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,863.45, 7,295.22 and 3,695.88 is: 5,543.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,863.45 : 7,295.22 = 3,695.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,863.45/7,295.22 = 3,695.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,863.45x = 7,295.22 × 3,695.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,863.45x = 26,962,257.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,962,257.69/4,863.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,543.85

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