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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,865.94, 7,281.62 and 3,564.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,865.94, 7,281.62 and 3,564.18 is: 5,333.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,865.94 : 7,281.62 = 3,564.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,865.94/7,281.62 = 3,564.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,865.94x = 7,281.62 × 3,564.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,865.94x = 25,953,004.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,953,004.37/4,865.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,333.61

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