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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,052.54, 6,072.32 and 3,663.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,052.54, 6,072.32 and 3,663.74 is: 5,489.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,052.54 : 6,072.32 = 3,663.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,052.54/6,072.32 = 3,663.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,052.54x = 6,072.32 × 3,663.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,052.54x = 22,247,401.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,247,401.68/4,052.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,489.74

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