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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,014.79, 6,052.28 and 3,747.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,014.79, 6,052.28 and 3,747.19 is: 5,648.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,014.79 : 6,052.28 = 3,747.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,014.79/6,052.28 = 3,747.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,014.79x = 6,052.28 × 3,747.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,014.79x = 22,679,009.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,679,009.23/4,014.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,648.87

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