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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,462.85, 6,152.68 and 3,763.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,462.85, 6,152.68 and 3,763.01 is: 5,187.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,462.85 : 6,152.68 = 3,763.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,462.85/6,152.68 = 3,763.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,462.85x = 6,152.68 × 3,763.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,462.85x = 23,152,596.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,152,596.37/4,462.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,187.85

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