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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,996.62, 7,480.35 and 3,609.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,996.62, 7,480.35 and 3,609.90 is: 5,404.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,996.62 : 7,480.35 = 3,609.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,996.62/7,480.35 = 3,609.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,996.62x = 7,480.35 × 3,609.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,996.62x = 27,003,315.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,003,315.47/4,996.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,404.32

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