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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,371.94, 6,034.80 and 3,712.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,371.94, 6,034.80 and 3,712.60 is: 5,124.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,371.94 : 6,034.80 = 3,712.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,371.94/6,034.80 = 3,712.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,371.94x = 6,034.80 × 3,712.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,371.94x = 22,404,798.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,404,798.48/4,371.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,124.68

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