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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,004.73, 6,897.83 and 3,658.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,004.73, 6,897.83 and 3,658.13 is: 5,041.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,004.73 : 6,897.83 = 3,658.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,004.73/6,897.83 = 3,658.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,004.73x = 6,897.83 × 3,658.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,004.73x = 25,233,158.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,233,158.86/5,004.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,041.86

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