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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,266.72, 6,367.05 and 3,774.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,266.72, 6,367.05 and 3,774.65 is: 5,632.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,266.72 : 6,367.05 = 3,774.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,266.72/6,367.05 = 3,774.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,266.72x = 6,367.05 × 3,774.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,266.72x = 24,033,353.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,033,353.45/4,266.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,632.75

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