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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,511.36, 6,221.62 and 3,757.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,511.36, 6,221.62 and 3,757.64 is: 5,182.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,511.36 : 6,221.62 = 3,757.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,511.36/6,221.62 = 3,757.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,511.36x = 6,221.62 × 3,757.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,511.36x = 23,378,608.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,378,608.18/4,511.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,182.16

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