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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,182.53, 6,281.58 and 3,682.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,182.53, 6,281.58 and 3,682.37 is: 5,530.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,182.53 : 6,281.58 = 3,682.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,182.53/6,281.58 = 3,682.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,182.53x = 6,281.58 × 3,682.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,182.53x = 23,131,110.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,131,110.54/4,182.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,530.42

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