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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,456.08, 6,137.98 and 3,747.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,456.08, 6,137.98 and 3,747.13 is: 5,161.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,456.08 : 6,137.98 = 3,747.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,456.08/6,137.98 = 3,747.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,456.08x = 6,137.98 × 3,747.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,456.08x = 22,999,809.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,999,809.00/4,456.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,161.44

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