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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,325.63, 6,456.83 and 3,713.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,325.63, 6,456.83 and 3,713.27 is: 5,542.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,325.63 : 6,456.83 = 3,713.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,325.63/6,456.83 = 3,713.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,325.63x = 6,456.83 × 3,713.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,325.63x = 23,975,902.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,975,902.28/4,325.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,542.76

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