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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,032.74, 6,045.75 and 3,511.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,032.74, 6,045.75 and 3,511.46 is: 5,264.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,032.74 : 6,045.75 = 3,511.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,032.74/6,045.75 = 3,511.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,032.74x = 6,045.75 × 3,511.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,032.74x = 21,229,409.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,229,409.30/4,032.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,264.26

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