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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,301.94, 7,332.55 and 4,637.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,301.94, 7,332.55 and 4,637.63 is: 6,413.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,301.94 : 7,332.55 = 4,637.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,301.94/7,332.55 = 4,637.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,301.94x = 7,332.55 × 4,637.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,301.94x = 34,005,653.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,005,653.86/5,301.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,413.81

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