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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,237.63, 6,348.92 and 3,615.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,237.63, 6,348.92 and 3,615.02 is: 5,416.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,237.63 : 6,348.92 = 3,615.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,237.63/6,348.92 = 3,615.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,237.63x = 6,348.92 × 3,615.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,237.63x = 22,951,472.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,951,472.78/4,237.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,416.11

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