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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,912.73, 7,357.65 and 3,593.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,912.73, 7,357.65 and 3,593.19 is: 5,381.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,912.73 : 7,357.65 = 3,593.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,912.73/7,357.65 = 3,593.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,912.73x = 7,357.65 × 3,593.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,912.73x = 26,437,397.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,437,397.62/4,912.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,381.41

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