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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,045.48, 6,063.74 and 3,717.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,045.48, 6,063.74 and 3,717.42 is: 5,572.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,045.48 : 6,063.74 = 3,717.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,045.48/6,063.74 = 3,717.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,045.48x = 6,063.74 × 3,717.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,045.48x = 22,541,468.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,541,468.35/4,045.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,572.01

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