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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,357.41, 6,010.86 and 3,762.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,357.41, 6,010.86 and 3,762.36 is: 5,190.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,357.41 : 6,010.86 = 3,762.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,357.41/6,010.86 = 3,762.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,357.41x = 6,010.86 × 3,762.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,357.41x = 22,615,019.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,615,019.23/4,357.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,190.01

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