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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,372.28, 6,037.44 and 3,711.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,372.28, 6,037.44 and 3,711.32 is: 5,124.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,372.28 : 6,037.44 = 3,711.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,372.28/6,037.44 = 3,711.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,372.28x = 6,037.44 × 3,711.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,372.28x = 22,406,871.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,406,871.82/4,372.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,124.76

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