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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,011.95, 7,518.69 and 3,635.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,011.95, 7,518.69 and 3,635.69 is: 5,454.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,011.95 : 7,518.69 = 3,635.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,011.95/7,518.69 = 3,635.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,011.95x = 7,518.69 × 3,635.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,011.95x = 27,335,588.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,335,588.45/5,011.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,454.08

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