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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,371.18, 6,036.50 and 3,738.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,371.18, 6,036.50 and 3,738.04 is: 5,162.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,371.18 : 6,036.50 = 3,738.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,371.18/6,036.50 = 3,738.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,371.18x = 6,036.50 × 3,738.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,371.18x = 22,564,678.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,564,678.46/4,371.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,162.15

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