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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,511.28, 6,744.75 and 3,825.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,511.28, 6,744.75 and 3,825.62 is: 5,719.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,511.28 : 6,744.75 = 3,825.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,511.28/6,744.75 = 3,825.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,511.28x = 6,744.75 × 3,825.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,511.28x = 25,802,850.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,802,850.50/4,511.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,719.63

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