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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,350.36, 6,007.72 and 3,717.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,350.36, 6,007.72 and 3,717.16 is: 5,133.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,350.36 : 6,007.72 = 3,717.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,350.36/6,007.72 = 3,717.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,350.36x = 6,007.72 × 3,717.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,350.36x = 22,331,656.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,331,656.48/4,350.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,133.29

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