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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,358.76, 6,001.92 and 3,756.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,358.76, 6,001.92 and 3,756.12 is: 5,172.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,358.76 : 6,001.92 = 3,756.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,358.76/6,001.92 = 3,756.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,358.76x = 6,001.92 × 3,756.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,358.76x = 22,543,931.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,543,931.75/4,358.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,172.10

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