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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,247.37, 6,364.98 and 3,726.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,247.37, 6,364.98 and 3,726.14 is: 5,583.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,247.37 : 6,364.98 = 3,726.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,247.37/6,364.98 = 3,726.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,247.37x = 6,364.98 × 3,726.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,247.37x = 23,716,774.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,716,774.75/4,247.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,583.87

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