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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,365.06, 6,507.89 and 3,872.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,365.06, 6,507.89 and 3,872.58 is: 5,773.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,365.06 : 6,507.89 = 3,872.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,365.06/6,507.89 = 3,872.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,365.06x = 6,507.89 × 3,872.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,365.06x = 25,202,324.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,202,324.66/4,365.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,773.65

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